Global Perspectives on Subsidiarity (Ius Gentium: Comparative Perspectives on Law and Justice Book 37)

__Global Perspectives on Subsidiarity__ is the first book of its kind exclusively devoted to the principle of subsidiarity. It sheds new light on the principle and explores and develops the many applications of the principle of subsidiarity. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the principle in all its facets, from its philosophical origins in the writings of Aristotle and Aquinas, to its development in Catholic social doctrine, and its emergence as a key principle in European Union Law. This book explores the relationship between subsidiarity and concepts such as sphere sovereignty and social pluralism. It analyses subsidiarity in light of globalisation, federalism, democracy, individual rights and welfare, and discusses subsidiarity and the Australian, Brazilian and German Constitutions.​ Front Matter....Pages i-xiii The Global Relevance of Subsidiarity: An Overview....Pages 1-7 Subsidiarity in the Writings of Aristotle and Aquinas....Pages 9-27 Subsidiarity in the Tradition of Catholic Social Doctrine....Pages 29-47 The Relationship Between Sphere Sovereignty and Subsidiarity....Pages 49-63 Subsidiarity and Social Pluralism....Pages 65-83 Subsidiarity, Democracy and Individual Liberty in Brazil....Pages 85-106 Subsidiarity and the Reform of the Welfare of the Nation State....Pages 107-127 Subsidiarity and the German Constitution....Pages 129-156 Subsidiarity as Judicial and Legislative Review Principles in the European Union....Pages 157-183 Subsidiarity and Federalism: A Case Study of the Australian Constitution and Its Interpretation....Pages 185-205 Subsidiarity and the Global Order....Pages 207-220 Back Matter....Pages 221-223