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Martin Gunderson, Philosophy, will present “Untangling the Human Right to Health."  Article 12 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights provides for a human right to “the highest attainable standard of mental and physical health.” Stated abstractly the right to health is appealing, but a number of philosophers argue that a human right to health is not coherent, and many of those who find it coherent argue that it is not financially feasible. Even if it is both coherent and feasible, some have argued that it is not justified because it would lead to unreasonable limitations on state sovereignty. My research is an attempt to find answers to at least some of the problems that vex the human right to health. All faculty are welcome.  Lunch will be provided.