Parochialism, cosmopolitanism, and the foundations of international law / [edited by] M. N. S. Sellers.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction / Mortimer Sellers -- Parochialism and the legitimacy of international law / John Tasioulas -- Parochialism, cosmopolitanism and the paradigms of international law / Armin von Bogdandy and Sergio Dellavalle -- Liberal cosmopolitanism or cosmopolitan liberalism? / Ileana M. Porras -- Are human rights parochial? / James Griffin -- The parochial foundations of cosmopolitan rights / Maxwell O. Chibundu -- Rights in reverse : international human rights as obligations / Chios Carmody -- Parochial restraints on religious liberty / Brian Lepard -- Parochialism, cosmopolitanism and justice / Mortimer Sellers.

'This book determines the boundary between parochial and cosmopolitan justice. To what extent should law recognize or support the political, historical, cultural, and economic differences among nations? Ten lawyers and philosophers from five continents consider whether certain states or persons deserve special treatment or exemptions or heightened duties under international law. Parochialism and cosmopolitanism are the two faces of international law, which recognizes our common humanity by protecting us in our differences'-- Provided by publisher.