The theoretical debate on cosmopolitanism is examined through two of the most crucial challenges of the new millenium:
The discussion of three essential topics will help:
foundations of international law;
legal definition of terrorist acts;
transitional justice.
Two methodological keys will inform the discussion:
Exegetical: Which are the main opinions in contemporary cosmopolitanism? How has post-Kantian philosophy developed the notion of human rights? How do the different interpretations of this notion affect the definition of citizenship and democratic participation? Which are the possible notions of community?
Critical: How did the different conceptions of cosmopolitanism (liberal, Kantian, Marxist, etc.) react to the two challenges in question (international terrorism and peacekeeping operations)? This question will be then extended to the other topics of human rights, citizenship, democratic participation and community.
