An Evolutionary Paradigm for International Law [electronic resource] : Philosophical Method, David Hume, and the Essence of Sovereignty /
Gillroy, J.author.
The book transcends conventional social scientific method, political theory and its understanding of global governance to make the study of the philosophical essence of the international legal system fully accessible.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 291-298) and index.
volume 1. Philosophical method, policy design, and the international legal system.
Machine generated contents note: -- Prologue: Sovereignty and Practical Reason -- 1. Philosophical Method, Hume's Philosophical-Policy and Legal Design -- 2. "Effectiveness": A "Local" Rule of Recognition and the Foundation for Justice-As-Sovereignty -- 3. "Progressive Codification": A Rule Of Adjudication and the Evolution of Justice-As-Sovereignty -- 4. "Peaceful Cooperation": A Universal Rule of Recognition and the Strategic Context of Justice-As-Sovereignty -- 5. "Non-Intervention": A Rule of Change and the Refinement of Justice-As-Sovereignty -- 6. Conclusion: The Metaphysical Elements of Sovereignty According to Hume's Comprehensive Policy Argument.
The book transcends conventional social scientific method, political theory and its understanding of global governance to make the study of the philosophical essence of the international legal system fully accessible.
Hume, David, 1711-1776.
Political philosophy.
Social sciences—Philosophy.
Political science.
International relations.
Political theory.
Political Philosophy.
Social Philosophy.
Political Science and International Relations, general.
Philosophy of Law.
International Relations.
Political Theory.