
You are correct. The concept of a right is a pretty new concept compared with all of human history. I wouldn’t appeal to them to make a moral argument. A right is whatever we think we should have the freedom to do. Problem is people disagree on what we should be allowed to do. No right is absolute either. I personally like natural right ideas but it’s just my preference
i will contest what you say a right is, and what its meant to do. people say the ability to own guns is a right, others say healthcare or food and shelter -- all with the idea of setting a minimum, agreeing upon some essential foundation for the maximum welfare and output and security of a person and thus a society as a whole.