About this Event
This workshop marks the 500th anniversary of the School of Salamanca and explores the work and legacy of Francisco de Vitoria from a range of historical and contemporary perspectives. The presentations will examine Vitoria’s contribution to international law, just war theory, the intellectual legacy of the School of Salamanca, and its engagement with questions of slavery and political community.
The event is organised by Amalia Amaya, Deval Desai, Nehal Bhuta and Rozemarijn Ronald Host, in collaboration with the Spanish Consulate in Edinburgh, the Edinburgh Centre for International and Global Law, and the Edinburgh Centre for Legal Theory.
The event is open to students and members of the public.
Agenda of the day
09:30–09:45 — Welcome and Introduction
09:45–10:50 — José María Beneyto, “Francisco de Vitoria and the Paradox of Universalism in International Law”
10:50–11:55 — Francesca Iurlaro, “The New Pope: Francisco de Vitoria and Just War Theory under Leo XIV”
11:55–12:15 — Coffee Break
12:15–13:20 — José Luis Egío, “Beyond the Myth of Vitoria as Founding Father of International Law: Some Insights about the Complex Legacy of Francisco de Vitoria”
13:20–14:20 — Lunch
14:20–15:25 — Daniel Allemann, “Francisco de Vitoria, the School of Salamanca, and Slavery”
15:25–15:45 — Coffee Break
15:45–16:50 — Annabel Brett, “The Science of a Commonwealth”
16:50–17:00 — Closing Remarks
Event location
Raeburn Room
Old College
Image credit: Adobe stock
Event venue & nearby stays
Edinburgh Law School, South Bridge, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.