Global Morality

The video explores the moral and theoretical questions surrounding global governance. It highlights the complexity of governance structures, which include hierarchical institutions, networks, and market relationships. The discussion delves into the relationship between government and civil society, emphasizing the role of global civil society. It also addresses moral questions about imposing values on societies with different beliefs, questioning the right to intervene and the best methods for doing so.

What is a key characteristic of global governance as discussed in the video?

• It is entirely hierarchical.

• It is solely governed by the UN.

• It is a mix of hierarchical institutions, networks, and market relationships.

• It is completely anarchic.

In the context of global governance, what is a complex relationship discussed in the video?

• The relationship between states and their citizens.

• The relationship between the UN and the EU.

• The relationship between global organizations, states, and civil society.

• The relationship between market forces and regional organizations.

What is the speaker's personal stance on global civil society?

• The speaker believes global civil society should be abolished.

• The speaker favors global civil society and its interaction with international organizations.

• The speaker is hostile to global civil society.

• The speaker is indifferent to global civil society.

What moral question is raised about societies that do not favor democracy?

• Whether to ignore their preferences entirely.

• Whether to isolate them from global trade.

• Whether to impose democratic governance on them.

• Whether to provide them with economic aid.

What is a concern when considering imposing governance structures on different societies?

• The cultural and societal norms of the society.

• The ease of implementation.

• The availability of resources.

• The potential economic benefits.