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Theories of secession

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A study of the comparative strengths and weaknesses of two types of secession theories is presented. The Primary Right Theories are lacking based on the standard of minimal realism, inconsistent with morally liberal principles of international law and create contrary motives. The ideal theories would be the Remedial Right Only Theories because these set a moral target that can only be accomplished through entirely essential changes in international legal institutions and principle.

Ethical aspects, International law, Secession

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Political liberalism and social epistemology

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Social epistemology argument for liberal institutions satisfies the requirement of political liberalism. The author argues that key liberal institutions provide important safeguards against the moral risks of socially inculcated false beliefs.

Science & research, Social ethics, Knowledge, Sociology of, Sociology of knowledge, Liberalism, Social sciences and ethics

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Rule-governed institutions versus act-consequentialism: a rejoinder to Naticchia

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The author defends his justice-based criteria for recognition of political entities in the international legal system against the pragmatism-based arguments raised by Chris Naticchia.

Analysis, Criticism and interpretation, Justice, Ethics, Pragmatism, Recognition (International law), Naticchia, Chris

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