Embedded Cosmopolitanism: Duties to Strangers and Enemies in a World of 'Dislocated Communities'

by Toni Erskine

Many would argue that 'cosmopolitanism' provides the most convincing account of why we have duties to 'strangers' and 'enemies' in world politics: everyone--regardless of political borders, community boundaries, or enemy lines--is entitled to equal moral consideration. However, this 'impartialist' perspective is often seen to be deeply problematic: cosmopolitanism neglects the profound importance of local ties and loyalties, community and culture,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0197264379
• ISBN13: 9780197264379
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: British Academy
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"