1st Edition

A Philosophy Of International Law

By Fernando Teson Copyright 1998
    206 Pages
    by Routledge

    208 Pages
    by Routledge

    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.

    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

    Biography

    Teson, Fernando