Morality and responsibility of rulers : European and Chinese origins of the rule of law as justice for world order / Anthony Carty and Janne Nijman. - First edition. - 1 online resource

This edition previously issued in print: 2018.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Arguing that the concept of an 'international rule of law' has a history independent from that of the national rule of law, this book discusses early modern European thought on natural law and justice and Chinese thought on world order and international law. It provides a unique examination of comparative international legal history and philosophy.

Specialized.

9780191749438 (ebook) : No price


Rule of law.
International law--Moral and ethical aspects.
Natural law--History.
International law--Philosophy.
International law--History.--China
International law--History.--Europe

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