The project of positivism in international law
By: Mónica García-Salmones Rovira
Edition: First edition.
Series: History and theory of international law; History and theory of international law
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Oxford, United Kingdom
Language: eng
Number of pages: 427
ISBN-13: 9780199685202
Subjects: International law; Philosophy; History; Legal positivism
Description: Positivism is seen as one of the most influential theoretical frameworks for understanding international law. This book investigates its origins and demonstrates how it has influenced the development of international law.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 373-415) and index.
Table of contents: title: Towards a science of international law; title: The new substance : Lassa Oppenheim on interests; title: Oppenheim, empire, and method; title: The scientific method of international law : Kelsen; title: Biography and important influences; title: The original Kelsen : the epistemological method; title: The economic origins of the pure theory; title: Launching the Universalist Project.