International law and the necessity for world government.

摘要

The aim of this dissertation is to demonstrate that world government is possible, necessary and desirable. The material conditions obtaining in the world today are examined and from that examination it is argued that the world today is governable by a single state. Popular uprisings and movements are considered in evidence of the claim that values and methods are rapidly becoming universal. Four of the world's most serious problems are examined in order to demonstrate that only a world government is adequate to the needs of the present time.;The phenomenon of the nation-state is examined. It is claimed that the purpose of the nation-state is contradicted by its nature. Because of this contradiction between the nature and purpose of the nation-state, it is argued, that institution is an archaic vestige of conditions that have long passed out of existence and a positive detriment to human progress and world security. In this discussion the arguments of Bertrand Russell, the Marxists and the Baha'is are presented and criticized.;There is an examination of the arguments of Kant in favor of world government and of Hegel in favor of the nation-state. It is shown that Kant's position is superior to Hegel's. Finally, Kant's claims are considered along with those of Russell, the Marxists and the Baha'is to argue that there are only two logically consistent positions on the state: The anarchist position and the universalist position.;Finally, arguments are made for a strong world state and the form of government that state should have is considered. A discussion follows as to the courses of action that would best bring about a world state.