Philosophy of International Law - A Human Rights Approach

Why should sovereign states obey international law? In this groundbreaking study Fernando Tesón argues that an overlapping respect for human rights has created a moral common ground among the countries of the world. It is this common set of values rather than self-interest that ultimately provides legitimacy to international law. Using the tools of moral philosophy Tesón analyzes the concepts of sovereignty, intervention, and national interest; the contributions of social contact theory, game theory, and feminist theory; and the puzzles of self-determination and group rights.

List of contents

The Kantian Thesis -- Sovereignty and Intervention -- International Law, Game Theory, and Morality -- The Rawlsian Theory of International Law -- Self-Determination, Group Rights, and Secession -- Radical Challenges: Feminism and International Law

About the author

Teson, Fernando

Summary

Using the tools of moral philosophy, Fernando Teson analyzes the concepts of sovereignty, intervention, and national interest; the contributions of social contact theory, game theory, and feminist theory; and the puzzles of self-determination and group rights.

Product details

• Authors: Fernando Teson, Fernando R. Teson, Fernando R. Tesón
• Publisher: Perseus Books Uk
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 27.02.1998
• EAN: 9780813368641
• ISBN: 978-0-8133-6864-1
• No. of pages: 208
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; Social sciences, law, business > Law > General, dictionaries; Internationales Recht, Philosophie