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The Principles of Natural and Politic Law, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

J. J. Burlamaqui

 
9781330448168: The Principles of Natural and Politic Law, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore the foundations of political law and how nations live together with order and justice. This volume delves into the nature of civil society, sovereignty, and the law of nations, showing how rulers and states are bound by universal duties just as individuals are.

This edition surveys the origins of civil society, the rights and duties of states, and the limits of sovereign power. It explains how the law of nations rises from natural law and why rulers must balance public welfare with justice for all.


  • How civil society forms and what it means for the rights of states and nations

  • The difference between natural law and the law of nations, and why both matter

  • How punishments, security, and diplomacy fit into a ruler’s duty to the public

  • The special privileges and responsibilities of ambassadors in international relations



Ideal for readers of political theory, constitutional history, and the philosophy of statecraft who want a clear framework for how nations cooperate and compete within a shared legal order.

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