A Philosophy Of International Law / Edition 1

by Fernando Teson

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780813368641
Publisher:	Westview Press
Publication date:	03/20/1998
Series:	New Perspectives on Law, Culture and Society Series
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	206
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	1520L (what's this?)

About the Author

Fernando R. Teson is professor of law at Arizona State University.

Table 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

Editorial Reviews

Diverging from prevailing thought on the subject, Tes<'o>n (law, Arizona State U.) argues that a shared respect for individual human rights underpins not only the obligation countries feel to follow international law, but also international laws themselves and the legitimacy of nations in the eyes of the international community. That common set of values, he contends, rather than self-interest provides legitimacy to international law. Paper edition (unseen), $25.00. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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