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Territorial boundaries and history

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  • Anna Stilz

    (Princeton University, USA)

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This article evaluates the theory of boundary legitimacy put forward in A. J. Simmons’ recent book Boundaries of Authority . I believe Simmons is correct to hold that questions about the legitimacy of political boundaries are distinct from questions about the justice of political institutions. But I argue that Simmons’ own theory makes legitimate boundaries depend far too strongly on historical processes in the past, with implausible implications. I conclude with some thoughts about how a broadly Kantian theory might take on board the most important insights of Simmons’ work.

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  • Anna Stilz, 2019. "Territorial boundaries and history," Politics, Philosophy & Economics, , vol. 18(4), pages 374-385, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:pophec:v:18:y:2019:i:4:p:374-385
    DOI: 10.1177/1470594X18779308
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