The Rights of War and Peace

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Grotius, Hugo, 1583-1645

Contributor:

Hill, David Jayne, 1850-1932

Campbell, A. C. (Archibald Colin)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Rights of War and Peace" by Hugo Grotius is a foundational treatise on international law written in the early 17th century. This seminal text explores the legal and moral underpinnings of war and peace, aiming to establish rules governing conflicts and the relationships between nations. Grotius argues for the existence of natural laws governing human conduct that transcend mere civil legislation, shaping the principles of war, justice, and international relations. The opening of "The Rights of War and Peace" sets the stage for Grotius's exploration of the nature of war and the rights associated with it. He begins by defining war and the concept of right, discussing the different forms of rights among various societal structures, including those of governors versus the governed. Grotius posits that while war is frequently perceived as an act of force, it can also be justified based on natural rights and societal contracts. Furthermore, he emphasizes that true justice must be considered in any discussion about the legitimacy of war, suggesting that even conflict can bear a moral dimension if conducted under the principles of natural law. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_jure_belli_ac_pacis

Reading ease score: 50.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2014-08-11