Springer - Catholic and Reformed Traditions in International Law

Explore the fundamental shifts in legal philosophy with this scholarly work from Springer. This volume provides a detailed comparison of the law of nations as developed by the Spanish theologian Francisco Suarez and the Dutch jurist Hugo Grotius. By examining their respective concepts of Ius Gentium, the text reveals how both thinkers moved away from the traditional Roman conception that dominated the Middle Ages and the early Renaissance. In the Roman tradition, jus gentium was viewed as a law applied to foreigners within the Empire and was frequently conflated with Natural Law. This book examines how Suarez and Grotius departed from these established views to develop similar yet distinct notions that shaped international law. As part of the Studies in the History of Law and Justice series, this book serves as an essential resource for those studying the historical evolution of legal thought and the religious traditions that influenced global jurisprudence.