At the Origins of Modernity (Studies in the History of Law and Justice, 10)

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Book Synopsis: This book is based on an international project conducted by the Institute for European Studies of the University CEU San Pablo in Madrid and a seminar on Vitoria and International Law which took place on July 2nd 2015 in the convent of San Esteban, the place where Vitoria spent his most productive years as Chair of Theology at the University of Salamanca. It argues that Vitoria not only lived at a time bridging the Middle Ages and Modernity, but also that his thoughts went beyond the times he lived in, giving us inspiration for meeting current challenges that could also be described as “modern” or even post-modern.

There has been renewed interest in Francisco de Vitoria in the last few years, and he is now at the centre of a debate on such central international topics as political modernity, colonialism, the discovery of the “Other” and the legitimation of military interventions. All these subjects include Vitoria’s contributions to the formation of the idea of modernity and modern international law.

The book explores two concepts of modernity: one referring to the post-medieval ages and the other to our times. It discusses the connections between the challenges that the New World posed for XVIth century thinkers and those that we are currently facing, for example those related to the cyberworld. It also addresses the idea of international law and the legitimation of the use of force, two concepts that are at the core of Vitoria’s texts, in the context of “modern” problems related to a multipolar world and the war against terrorism.

This is not a historical book on Vitoria, but a very current one that argues the value of Vitoria’s reflections for contemporary issues of international law.

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Discover the Origins of Modernity with our compelling book, "At the Origins of Modernity (Studies in the History of Law and Justice, 10)". Written by renowned scholars from the Institute for European Studies of the University CEU San Pablo in Madrid, this book delves deep into the era bridging the Middle Ages and Modernity. It showcases how the thoughts of Francisco de Vitoria, a prominent figure of his time, continue to inspire us in today's "modern" world.

With the resurgence of interest in Francisco de Vitoria, his contributions to international law and political modernity are at the forefront of global debates. Uncover his insights on colonialism, the discovery of the "Other," and the legitimization of military interventions. This is not just a historical account, but a thought-provoking analysis of how Vitoria's ideas shape contemporary issues.

Our book goes beyond traditional historical narratives. It explores the connections between the challenges faced by XVIth century thinkers in the New World and the issues we confront today, such as those in the cyberworld. Dive into the concepts of international law and the legitimate use of force, as Vitoria's texts provide an invaluable lens to examine the complexities of our modern, multipolar world and the ongoing fight against terrorism.

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