A Philosophy Of International Law (New Perspectives on Law, Culture & Society)

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.
Author: Teson, Fernando

Publisher: Perseus

Binding: Paperback

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0813368642

ISBN-13: 9780813368641