Abstract
The language of values is in fashion nowadays. Global values are often employed, either as elements of a coherent theory or simply as rhetorical tools,
by some of the most influential politicians of our age. However, despite all
this attention to global values, the concept itself remains somewhat obscure. The various lists of values, proposed by individual politicians, scholars, NGO’s, and international organizations, differ to some extent, both in content and in character, and a clear definition of what constitutes a global value is lacking. This article aims to explore the concept of global values. It focuses on the relationship between such values and international law. The main assumption of this article is that international law has moved from an essentially value-free order of sovereign and independent States, to a more cosmopolitan order, based on universal values and common interests. Taking that assumption as its starting point, this article aims to explore how and to what extent the language of global values has encroached on the traditional, consent-based foundation of the international legal order.
by some of the most influential politicians of our age. However, despite all
this attention to global values, the concept itself remains somewhat obscure. The various lists of values, proposed by individual politicians, scholars, NGO’s, and international organizations, differ to some extent, both in content and in character, and a clear definition of what constitutes a global value is lacking. This article aims to explore the concept of global values. It focuses on the relationship between such values and international law. The main assumption of this article is that international law has moved from an essentially value-free order of sovereign and independent States, to a more cosmopolitan order, based on universal values and common interests. Taking that assumption as its starting point, this article aims to explore how and to what extent the language of global values has encroached on the traditional, consent-based foundation of the international legal order.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 67-88 |
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| Publication status | Published - 8 Mar 2010 |
| Event | 2nd Global International Studies Conference: 'What Keeps Us Apart, What Keeps Us Together': World International Studies Committee (WISC) - Ljubljana, Slovenia Duration: 23 Jul 2008 → 26 Jul 2008 |
Conference
| Conference | 2nd Global International Studies Conference: 'What Keeps Us Apart, What Keeps Us Together' |
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| Period | 23/07/08 → 26/07/08 |