Parochialism, Cosmopolitanism, and the Foundations of International Law [Paperback]

This book examines the boundary between parochial and cosmopolitan justice.This book examines the boundary between parochial and cosmopolitan justice. Ten lawyers and philosophers from five continents consider whether certain states or persons deserve special treatment, exemptions, or heightened duties under international law. Essays draw the line between international law, national jurisdiction, and the private autonomy of persons.This book examines the boundary between parochial and cosmopolitan justice. Ten lawyers and philosophers from five continents consider whether certain states or persons deserve special treatment, exemptions, or heightened duties under international law. Essays draw the line between international law, national jurisdiction, and the private autonomy of persons.This book examines the boundary between parochial and cosmopolitan justice. To what extent should international law recognize or support the political, historical, cultural, and economic differences among nations? Ten lawyers and philosophers from five continents consider whether certain states or persons deserve special treatment, exemptions, or heightened duties under international law. This volume draws the line between international law, national jurisdiction, and the private autonomy of persons.1. Introduction M. N. S. Sellers; 2. Parochialism and the legitimacy of international law John Tasioulas; 3. Parochialism, cosmopolitanism, and the paradigms of international law Armin von Bogdany and Sergio Dellavalle; 4. Liberal cosmopolitanism or cosmopolitan liberalism? Ileana M. Porras; 5. Are human rights parochial? James Griffin; 6. The parochial foundations of cosmopolitan rights Maxwell Chibundu; 7. Rights in reverse Chios Carmody; 8. Parochial restraints on religious liberty Brian Lepard; 9. Parochialism, cosmopolitanism, and justice M. N. S. Sellers.