POSC 107 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Jean Bodin, Killing Technology, France 5
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The emergence of the westphalian system: treaties of westphalia. Marked the end of rule by religious authority in europe. The principle that provided the foundation for international relations territorial integrity of states. Legally equal and sovereign participants in an international system. Important intellectual development leading to the westphalian revolution. Jean bodin (1530-96), french philosopher sovereignty was the absolute and perpetual power vested in a common b) c) d) (1) (2) e) Leaders are limited by divine law and natural law. Also limited by the type of regime (monarchy, aristocracy, or democracy) Limited by covenants, contracts with promises to people in commonwealth, and treaties with other states. Provided the conceptual glue of sovereignty that emerged with the. Begun as a religious dispute between catholics and protestants. Ended as a result of mutual exhaustion, bankruptcy, and enormous loss of life of: the treaty of westphalia (contd. ) Treaties legitimized territory and the right of states.
