Book Symposium: The Thin Justice of International Law
Response to Critics of The Thin Justice of International Law
In this, the final contribution to our online symposium, Ratner responds to critics of his book.
Reflections on The Thin Justice of International Law: Peace, Justice, and Secession
I maintain contra Ratner that peace should not be characterized as a component (or, in his language, a pillar) of justice. This dispute over the relationship between peace and justice matters, I contend, even if it rarely leads to different prescriptions.
The Role of Ideal Theory in Developing an Applied Ethics of International Law
In his book, Steven Ratner impressively integrates the concerns and perspectives of international lawyers with a philosophically compelling normative analysis, demonstrating by example the importance of such an integrated assessment.
Introducing The Thin Justice of International Law
Ratner describes the major themes and arguments of his new book, The Thin Justice of International Law, the featured work in a new joint EJILTalk-EIA symposium.