The Foundation of Choice of Law

Private international law, long a domain whose doctrinal complexity was not matched by its theoretical sophistication, is increasingly becoming interesting again. The latest proof lies in this book by Sagi Peari. Professor Peari presents no less than a comprehensive new theory of private international law based on a neo-Kantian philosophy of choice and equality. His argument is rigorous, his theory is highly original, and his ideas are controversial-and exciting. They will be widely debated. -- Ralf Michaels, Arthur Larson Professor of Law, Duke Law Any private international lawyer who wants a theory which is classical and modern, comprehensive and accessible, to explain how the rules for choice of law work (or, sometimes, should work but donat currently work) need look no further than this user-friendly account. How refreshing it is to find a theory derived, in considerable part, from what courts and lawyers spend their days actually doing. -- Adrian Briggs QC, Professor of Private International Law, University of Oxford This is an enriching book, full of fresh and compelling insights that should force even the most knowledgeable reader to re-examine certain core assumptions about the philosophical foundations of private international law. It is a welcome contribution to the development of general choice-of-law theory and methodology. -- Symeon C. Symeonides, Dean Emeritus & Alex L. Parks Distinguished Chair in Law, Willamette University Sagi Peari's book achieves a lot. Engaging, inter alia, with Kant and Savigny on a journey through the stroppy waters of globalization, this study is a work of exceptional clarity and insight. No doubt that the book will make a significant contribution to the discussion about private international lawas place in a global context. -- Peer Zumbansen, Professor of Transnational Law, and Director of The Dickson Poon Transnational Law Institute, Kingas College London