Conflicting Philosophies and International Trade Law

1. Introduction
Michael Burkard

Part I. Being Determines Consciousness

2. Between Positivism and Relativism
Michael Burkard

3. Two Concepts of Reality
Michael Burkard

4. Two Concepts of Risk
Michael Burkard

5. Two Functions of Risk
Michael Burkard

6. The Battle for Agriculture
Michael Burkard

Part II. The Science-Based Approach of the SPS Agreement in Particular

7. A Promise for Objectivity
Michael Burkard

8. The Panel’s Positivist Position
Michael Burkard

9. The Appellate Body’s Quest for Middle Ground
Michael Burkard

Part III. Future Prospects for Regulation

10. The Positivist Solution
Michael Burkard

11. The Relativist Response
Michael Burkard

12. A Critical Approach
Michael Burkard

Keywords: Political Science and International Relations, International Organization, International Economic Law, Trade Law, Law and Economics