Solidarity as a Practical Reason: Grounding the Authority of International Law

Abstract This article discusses the concept and principle of solidarity in international law. It is often argued that a(n) (emerging) law, yet its normative function law not clear or well defined. I trace development idea show how image gradually shifted from reflecting factual societal bonds to being mainly thus functioning as a reason for action. In legal scholarship, portrayed but there great deal variety which ideas we label ‘principles’. There are several groups ‘principles law’ very different type they perform investigate these belongs what can it tell us about role suggest kind principle, which, though essential legitimation legally by performs. draw line between having within outside use pre-emptive reasons why should be considered order has. argue authority requires ideals such pre-empted, therefore replaced practical reasoning, rules.