Can Global Legal Pluralism Be Both 'Global' and 'Pluralist'?

The Evolution of Global Legal Pluralism

Orthodoxy and Global Pluralism

As scholars become more aware of the importance of religion in world affairs, several have begun to ask whether specific religious traditions are compatible with the institutions and values of liberal democracy. With approximately 350 million Orthodox Christians in the world, and given the great political and economic importance of the many countries they call home, an understanding of Orthodox...

Can a reductionist be a pluralist?

Pluralism is often put forth as a counter-position to reductionism. In this essay, I argue that reductionism and pluralism are in fact consistent. I propose that there are several potential goals for reductions and that the proper form of a reduction should be considered in tandem with the goal that it aims to achieve. This insight provides a basis for clarifying what version(s) of reductionism...

Can the IGY Global Ionosphere be Recovered?

The 1957-58 International Geophysical Year (IGY) is regarded by many as the threshold of mankind’s entry into space exploration. Now 58 years later, we understand and can describe in detail the five complete solar cycles since then, and the differences between them. We know that the Earth’s magnetic field has changed, causing changes in our planet’s space weather shield. The Earth’s atmosphere ...

The Internet, Legal Regulation and Legal Pluralism

Considerable academic effort is being expended in considering how to regulate various activities on the internet, particularly those as relate to obscene material, breaches of privacy and challenges to intellectual property rights. Post and Johnson (1997) offer the following solution which is typical; 'We believe that the most obvious answer to this question -existing territorial sovereigns -ma...