Paper's abstract

Jean-Guy Belley, A Philosophy of Juridical Longing: the Art of Self-Restraint
In the traditional philosophy of law, obligation is conceived according to the logic of duty. In the world of business and contemporary culture, it is better conceived according to the logic of longing. Referring to an empirical research on the activities of a Canadian multinational firm, the author shows that the constraints associated with organizational forms chosen by the firm, with its many economic citizenships and with the confidence relation with its partners are the counterpart of the resources it intends to use to realize its longings. The art of self-restraint is one of the capabilities that guarantee a successful business.

Key Words : longing, self-restraint
t. 44, 2000 : p. 317-330

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