Etsi Deus non daretur. Hugo Grotius (1583-1645) and the War. New Research on the Founder of Modern International Law and Pioneer of the European Enlightenment Cover Image

Etsi Deus non daretur. Hugo Grotius (1583–1645) und der Krieg. Neue Forschungen über den Begründer des modernen Völkerrechts und Wegbereiter der europäischen Aufklärung
Etsi Deus non daretur. Hugo Grotius (1583-1645) and the War. New Research on the Founder of Modern International Law and Pioneer of the European Enlightenment

Author(s): Christoph Ehricht
Subject(s): History of Law, International Law, Theology and Religion, 16th Century, 17th Century
Published by: Parafia Ewangelicko-Augsburska (Luterańska) w Gdańsku-Sopocie
Keywords: Hugo Grotius; Netherlands in 16th/17th century; Arminianism; Reformed Theology; Secularisation; Enlightenment; 30-years’ War; International Law; Natural Law; Dietrich Bonhoeffer;

Summary/Abstract: Hugo Grotius, one of the founders of the modern international law, exercised considerable influence on the peace process in the last years of the 30-years’ war. He also played important role in the European history of enlightenment and secularisation. Recently, a wide variety of new publications have appeared presenting life and work of Hugo Grotius. In recent years his intellectual legacy may provide inspiration for a new understanding of religion and spirit of tolerance. The article is a part of a wide debate regarding this illustrious person of the 17th century. A short comment is given on the reception of Grotius work in the Russian tradition.

  • Issue Year: 2019
  • Issue No: 13
  • Page Range: 25-36
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Polish
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