El problema de la fundamentación filosófica de los derechos de las generaciones futuras

the concept "the rights of the future generations" has, by itself, a great relevance for ethical discussions related to the environment and the genetic research. however, their philosophical basis and its legal application are extremely problematic. for that reason, there is a need for a legal-philosophical approach, starting with the description of international instruments and legislations of the states in favor of such rights, concluding with a philosophical reflection on key concepts such as "intergenerational responsibility", "futurology or science of the distant effects of the environmental deterioration" and "ethics of mankind". the present article tries to explore certain essential notions as a basic introduction to the rights of future generations.