The book explores various contributions to legal philosophy and international law, featuring a diverse range of topics and perspectives. L. Adamovich presents a biographical sketch of Alfred Verdross, while E. Mock discusses Verdross's impact on material legal philosophy. B. Simma highlights Verdross's role in advancing international law, and T. Cornides examines the obligation to endure injustice. Other contributors delve into the interplay between enlightenment and political objectives, the debate between natural law and cultural law, and the primary purpose of the state in a pluralistic society. The text also addresses the concept of value in legal philosophy, the evolution of moral-legal consciousness, and the relationship between positivism and ethics. Additionally, it covers Spain's 1978 constitution, the nuances of legal terminology in criminal law, and the intersection of anthropology, ethics, and consensus. Further discussions include the distinctions and connections between law and morality, the time dimension of justice, and the natural law theories of Antonio Rosmini. The relevance of European law to the development of international law, accountability for human rights violations, and the jurisdictional challenges over foreign states are also examined. The book concludes with insights on the European Social Charter, state cooperation obligations, and the complexities of international law in contemporary conte
