Smith, William and Brassett, James (2008) Deliberation and global governance : liberal, cosmopolitan, and critical perspectives. Ethics & International Affairs, Vol.22 (No.1). pp. 69-92. doi:10.1111/j.1747-7093.2008.00130.x

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Abstract

The paper develops a critical analysis of deliberative approaches to global governance. After first defining global governance and with a minimalist conception of deliberation in mind, the paper outlines three paradigmatic approaches: liberal, cosmopolitan, and critical. The possibilities and problems of each approach are examined and a common concern with the scope for “deliberative reflection” in global governance is addressed. It is argued that each approach, to varying degrees, foregrounds the currently underdetermined state of knowledge about global governance, its key institutions, agents, and practices. In doing so, the question “What is global governance?” is retained as an important and reflective element of ongoing deliberative practices. It is suggested that this constitutes the distinctive and vital insight of deliberative approaches to global governance.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	J Political Science > JC Political theory J Political Science > JZ International relations
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Politics and International Studies
Journal or Publication Title:	Ethics & International Affairs
Publisher:	Wiley-Blackwell Publishing, Inc.
ISSN:	0892-6794
Official Date:	April 2008
Dates:	Date Event April 2008 Published
Volume:	Vol.22
Number:	No.1
Number of Pages:	24
Page Range:	pp. 69-92
DOI:	10.1111/j.1747-7093.2008.00130.x
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access

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