Talk:Public International Law/Approaches/Positivism

Review: May 29, 2023
Dear Basak and Alex,

Thank you for this important chapter! Please find my detailed comments in the text. Some overall points: - I find the chapter quite demanding for students. Would it maybe be possible to introduce some basic concepts in simpler words, and maybe use more examples to illustrate? - What I missed is the role of the rise of positivism in the development of international law (abandonment of natural law concepts etc.) - It would be great if you could systematically insert links to the other chapters (consent, enforcement, sources etc.)

Best, Raffaela

Review: May 19, 2023
Your chapter contains well-structured outline promises an engaging and essential exploration of positivist approaches to international law. I find this chapter to be a valuable resource for students and teachers. One of the commendable aspects of the written part of your chapter is its section that provide a historical context for positivism, particularly in relation to non-positivist approaches. By elucidating the distinguishing features of positivism, the chapter enables students to form their own perspectives on the topic. The explanations are clear and concise, making it easier for students to grasp the nuances and implications of positivist approaches to international law.

To further enhance the chapter's clarity, I would recommend the addition of a paragraph addressing the relationship between positivism and doctrinal approaches. As positivism and doctrinal approaches are often conflated, a dedicated paragraph on this topic would be highly beneficial.

You will also find some comments in your chapter in which I elaborate on something more specifically. To view these comments, just open you chapter page and click on "Edit" in the top-right menu bar.

Some minor things:


 * Some parts of the chapter are still missing. It would be great if you could finish the chapter by mid-June at the latest. The sooner you finish, the better we can review your chapter and the more time you have to use our comments to improve the chapter. Be prepared to edit your chapter at very short notice if you hand it in late.
 * There are some issues with the formatting of the footnotes, which are not always consistent with the OSCOLA citation style. To ensure the chapter is fully compliant with OSCOLA, you should review the formatting of the footnotes and make necessary corrections.
 * Note also that the following parts are still missing: required knowledge, learning objectives, further readings, conclusion
 * You could add some links to other chapters of the textbook.
 * Note that I have made some linguistic improvements to the text

Max Milas (discuss • contribs) 08:48, 19 May 2023 (UTC)