Philosophy 2810F/G Lecture Notes - Francis Deng, Human Security
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Powers of the sovereign control of speech, press and publications legislating judiciary declaration of war and peace: military command reward and punishment awarding of honour and title taxation all of these powers are indivisible. The sovereign is still in the state of nature there is not justice or in- justice that can be done to eachother. Laws of nature - hindered by human passions: hobbes - no other solution works, small groups - balance of power easily changed. Large groups - too many cooks during war/ conflicting interests during peace. Refugees etc. has a massive international consequences: previous concepts of sovereignty cannot respond and well to internal conflict but should. Internal incapacity suffering also occurs when a state is. Legitimacy and accountability states are only legitimate when internally accountable because. Is necessary to ensure that government action represents the common will. Contributes to stability and drives governances, progress and development thereby supporting responsibility.