Professor T. Widłak publishes a chapter on Kelsen’s Philosophy in a Prestigious Volume

We are pleased to announce that Prof. Tomasz Widłak (Department of Theory and Philosophy of State and Law) has authored a chapter titled “The Teleology of Peace and Kelsen’s Philosophy of International Law” in the recently published and highly anticipated book “Kelsen’s Legacy: Legal Normativity, International Law and Democracy” (Hart Publishing / Bloomsbury Publishing Plc). The volume is edited by Jorge Emilio Núñez, Gonzalo Villa-Rosas, and Jorge Luis Fabra-Zamora.

The book brings together leading scholars in the field of legal theory and international law, including Stanley L. Paulson, Robert Alexy, Carsten Heidemann, Thomas Olechowski, Lars Vinx, Jörg Kammerhofer, Monika Zalewska, and others. It offers a comprehensive examination of Hans Kelsen’s legal and political philosophy, focusing on four key areas: theory of norms, international law, democracy, and Kelsen’s legacy.

Professor Widlak’s chapter explores Kelsen’s vision of international law as a tool for promoting peace, analyzing how Kelsen’s theoretical framework addresses the structural and normative dimensions of global legal order. This publication is a significant contribution to the field of legal theory and a testament to Professor Widlak’s expertise in international law and legal philosophy. The book is now available for pre-order through Hart Publishing and Bloomsbury Publishing.

Congratulations to Professor Widlak on this outstanding achievement!