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Sovereignty.

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Has the concept of sovereignty outlived its usefulness? Social order requires a sovereign: an actor with unlimited, undivided, and unaccountable authority. Or so the classic theory says. But without noticing, we’ve gutted the theory. Constitutionalism limits state authority. Federalism divides it. The rule of law holds it accountable. In vivid historical detail—with millions tortured and slaughtered in Europe, a king put on trial for his life, journalists groaning at idiotic complaints about the League of Nations, and much more—Don Herzog charts both the political struggles that forged sovereignty and the ones that undid it. He argues that it’s no longer a helpful guide to our legal and political problems, but a pernicious bit of confusion. It’s time, past time, to retire sovereignty.

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This book by Santiago José Polop explores the ontologies of consensus and conflict in the construction of norms within the framework of popular sovereignty and law. It delves into philosophical and legal theories, examining the legitimacy of political power and the role of popular sovereignty in modern democracies. The work engages with the ideas of thinkers such as Rousseau, Habermas, and Wittgenstein, discussing the intersection of law, community, and political obligation. It is intended for scholars and students of political philosophy, legal theory, and social sciences, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of how legal norms are constructed and legitimized through democratic processes.

Democracy. --- Sovereignty. --- Democracy --- Sovereignty

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J. Matthew Hoye's 'Sovereignty as a Vocation in Hobbes’s Leviathan' explores the foundational aspects of sovereignty within Thomas Hobbes's political philosophy. The book argues that Hobbes's conception of sovereignty is deeply intertwined with virtue ethics, focusing on the character and virtues of the sovereign rather than the ruled. It examines Hobbes's response to the political challenges of his time, such as the civil wars and the regicide of Charles I, and how these shaped his views on statecraft and natural justice. The book provides a distinctive analysis of Hobbes’s emphasis on the essential virtues of sovereigns and their role in maintaining order and justice. Aimed at scholars of political philosophy, it challenges conventional interpretations by highlighting the importance of sovereign virtue in Hobbes's work.

Sovereignty. --- Virtue.

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Food sovereignty. --- Sovereignty, Food --- Right to food