The Dutch philosopher and jurist Hugo Grotius, widely regarded as a founder of international law, believed in the eventual formation of a world government to enforce it. His book, De jure belli ac pacis (On the Law of War and Peace), published in Paris in 1625, is still cited as a foundational work in the field.USYD.edu.au Though he does not advocate for world government per se, Grotius argues that a "common law among nations", consisting of a framework of principles of natural law, bind all people and societies regardless of local custom.
The Dutch philosopher and jurist Hugo Grotius widely regarded as a founder of international law believed in the eventual formation of a world government to enforce it His book De jure belli ac pacis (On the Law of War and Peace) published in Paris in 1625 is still cited as a foundational work in the fieldUSYDeduau Though he does not advocate for world government per se Grotius argues that a "common law among nations" consisting of a framework of principles of natural law bind all people and societies regardless of local custom