Liberty, Empire, and the Rule of Law
ABSTRACT
This conference looked at international relations and organizations, not only from an economic perspective, but also as they relate to questions of political, legal, and humanitarian institutions. The conference readings focused on both public and private institutions, and on the question of empire—whether the hegemony of actual or de facto empires (e.g., the global influence of the US in the twentieth century) promotes or constrains liberty.
READING LIST
Conference Readings
Buchanan, James M. "Equality, Hierarchy, and Global Justice." Social Philosophy and Policy 23, no. 1 (2006): 255-265.
Cooper, Belinda. "The Limits of International Justice." World Policy Journal (Fall 2009): 91-101.
Hanasz, Waldemar. "Toward Global Republican Citizenship?" Social Philosophy and Policy 23, no. 1 (2006): 282-302.
Kukathas, Chandran. "The Mirage of Global Justice." Social Philosophy and Policy 23, no. 1 (2006): 1-28.
Lal, Deepak. In Praise of Empires: Globalization and Order. New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2004.
Morris, Christopher W. "What's Wrong with Imperialism?" Social Philosophy and Policy 23, no. 1 (2006): 153-166.
Young, Iris Marion. "Responsibility and Global Justice: A Social Connection Model." Social Philosophy and Policy 23, no. 1 (2006): 102-130.