Legitimacy, Justice and Public International Law

Legitimacy, Justice and Public International Law
Author: Lukas H. Meyer
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 333
Release: 2009-11-12
Genre: Law
ISBN: 0521199492

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"Most chapters in this volume were first presented at a symposium held at the University of Bern in December 2006"--Page ix.

Legitimacy in International Law

Legitimacy in International Law
Author: Rüdiger Wolfrum
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 423
Release: 2008-02-26
Genre: Law
ISBN: 3540777644

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There has been intense debate in recent times over the legitimacy or otherwise of international law. This book contains fresh perspectives on these questions, offered at an international and interdisciplinary conference hosted by the Max Planck Institute for Comparative Law and International Law. At issue are questions including, for example, whether international law lacks legitimacy in general and whether international law or a part of it has yielded to the facts of power.

Legitimacy, Justice and Public International Law

Legitimacy, Justice and Public International Law
Author: Lukas H. Meyer
Publisher:
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2009
Genre: International agencies
ISBN: 9780511689659

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"In this introduction, we attempt to elucidate three theoretical perspectives that are helpful in framing the contributions to this volume. In the course of this elucidation we also attempt to indicate some important problems that the debate currently faces. We do this through discussions of international legitimacy, international justice and the relations between ideal and non-ideal theory"--Provided by publisher

Justice, Legitimacy, and Self-Determination

Justice, Legitimacy, and Self-Determination
Author: Allen Buchanan
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Total Pages: 528
Release: 2003-08-21
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0191522465

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This book articulates a systematic vision of an international legal system grounded in the commitment to justice for all persons. It provides a probing exploration of the moral issues involved in disputes about secession, ethno-national conflict, 'the right of self-determination of peoples,' human rights, and the legitimacy of the international legal system itself. Buchanan advances vigorous criticisms of the central dogmas of international relations and international law, arguing that the international legal system should make justice, not simply peace, among states a primary goal, and rejecting the view that it is permissible for a state to conduct its foreign policies exclusively according to what is in the 'the national interest'. He also shows that the only alternatives are not rigid adherence to existing international law or lawless chaos in which the world's one superpower pursues its own interests without constraints. This book not only criticizes the existing international legal order, but also offers morally defensible and practicable principles for reforming it. Justice, Legitimacy, and Self-Determination will find a broad readership in political science, international law, and political philosophy. Oxford Political Theory presents the best new work in political theory. It is intended to be broad in scope, including original contributions to political philosophy and also work in applied political theory. The series contains works of outstanding quality with no restrictions as to approach or subject matter. Series Editors: Will Kymlicka, David Miller, and Alan Ryan

Philosophy and International Law

Philosophy and International Law
Author: David Lefkowitz
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2020-10-29
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1108916201

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In Philosophy and International Law, David Lefkowitz examines core questions of legal and political philosophy through critical reflection on contemporary international law. Is international law really law? The answer depends on what makes law. Does the existence of law depend on coercive enforcement? Or institutions such as courts? Or fidelity to the requirements of the rule of law? Or conformity to moral standards? Answers to these questions are essential for determining the truth or falsity of international legal skepticism, and understanding why it matters. Is international law morally defensible? This book makes a start to answering that question by engaging with recent debates on the nature and grounds of human rights, the moral justifiability of the law of war, the concept of a crime against humanity, the moral basis of universal jurisdiction, the propriety of international law governing secession, and the justice of international trade law.

Justice, Legitimacy, and Self-determination

Justice, Legitimacy, and Self-determination
Author: Allen E. Buchanan
Publisher: Oxford University Press on Demand
Total Pages: 507
Release: 2007
Genre: Law
ISBN: 0199297983

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This book articulates a systematic vision of an international legal system grounded in the commitment to justice for all persons. It provides a probing exploration of the moral issues involved in disputes about secession, ethno-national conflict, 'the right of self-determination of peoples,'human rights, and the legitimacy of the international legal system itself. Buchanan advances vigorous criticisms of the central dogmas of international relations and international law, arguing that the international legal system should make justice, not simply peace, among states a primary goal, andrejecting the view that it is permissible for a state to conduct its foreign policies exclusively according to what is in the 'the national interest'. He also shows that the only alternatives are not rigid adherence to existing international law or lawless chaos in which the world's one superpowerpursues its own interests without constraints. This book not only criticizes the existing international legal order, but also offers morally defensible and practicable principles for reforming it. Justice, Legitimacy, and Self-Determination will find a broad readership in political science,international law, and political philosophy. Oxford Political Theory presents the best new work in political theory. It is intended to be broad in scope, including original contributions to political philosophy and also work in applied political theory. The series contains works of outstanding quality with no restrictions as to approach orsubject matter. Series Editors: Will Kymlicka, David Miller, and Alan Ryan

The Philosophy of International Law

The Philosophy of International Law
Author: Samantha Besson
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Total Pages: 632
Release: 2010-04-01
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 0191613533

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International law has recently emerged as the subject-matter of an exciting new field of philosophical investigation. The Philosophy of International Law contains 29 cutting-edge essays by leading philosophers and international lawyers, all published here in English for the first time, that address the central philosophical questions about international law. The volume's overarching theme is the moral and political values that should guide the assessment and development of international law and institutions. Some of the essays tackle general topics such as the sources and legitimacy of international law, the nature of international legal adjudication, whether international law can or should aspire to be 'democratic', and the significance of state sovereignty. The other contributions address philosophical problems arising in specific domains of international law, such as human rights law, international economic law, international criminal law, international environmental law, and the laws of war. This volume is the most up-to-date and comprehensive treatment of the philosophy of international law in existence. It is also distinguished by its 'dialogical' methodology: there are two essays on each topic, with the second author engaging with the arguments of the first. It is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the nature and value of international law.

Fairness in International Law and Institutions

Fairness in International Law and Institutions
Author: Thomas M. Franck
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 544
Release: 1995
Genre: Law
ISBN:

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Professor Franck offers a compelling view of the future of international legal reasoning and legal theory. His critical analysis of the norms and institutions of modern international law inspires hope that advances will be made at all levels.

Legitimacy and International Courts

Legitimacy and International Courts
Author: Nienke Grossman
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 397
Release: 2018-02-22
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1108540228

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One of the most noted developments in international law over the past twenty years is the proliferation of international courts and tribunals. They decide who has the right to exploit natural resources, define the scope of human rights, delimit international boundaries and determine when the use of force is prohibited. As the number and influence of international courts grow, so too do challenges to their legitimacy. This volume provides new interdisciplinary insights into international courts' legitimacy: what drives and undermines the legitimacy of these bodies? How do drivers change depending on the court concerned? What is the link between legitimacy, democracy, effectiveness and justice? Top international experts analyse legitimacy for specific international courts, as well as the links between legitimacy and cross-cutting themes. Failure to understand and respond to legitimacy concerns can endanger both the courts and the law they interpret and apply.