Abstract
This is the final part of a series of two papers that have examined the conceptual development of the philosophical justifications for tyrannicide. While part I focused on the classical, medieval, and liberal justifications for tyrannicide, Part II aims to provide the tentative outlines of a contemporary model of tyrannicide in world politics. It is contended that a reinvigorated conception of self-defence, when coupled with the modern understanding of universal human rights, may provide the foundation for the normative validity of tyrannicide in contemporary world politics.
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