Transcending Jurisprudence:A Critique of the Architectonics of International Law is an inquiry into human reality and the philosophy of international law as it appertains thereto. Therefore it asks: Is reality that which is observable and perceivable as the prevailing sociality in the international society? What if reality lies beyond the materially ordered sociality? What would in that case be the nature, purpose, and meaning of international law? Drawing on perennial philosophy-Advaita Vedanta in particular-this book postulates that reality is a transcendental singularity and that sociality as it stands is a mistaken perception of a philosophical duality. In so doing the book shows that humanity is on a misguided intellectual course and that the concept of international law is on mistaken foundations. The style of the writing is beyond praise. It is wonderfully clear not only in dealing with obscure topics but also in dealing with the awful theoretical and linguistic confusions of the writers whom Mr Sreejith cites and quotes and treats with often-undeserved courtesy. The energy and clarity of the writing lead the reader onwards through material which, in some cases, he or she might prefer to have avoided altogether. – Philip Allott, Professor Emeritus of International Public Law, Cambridge University. Mr Sreejith clearly does not suffer from any philosophical or intellectual inferiority complexes, whether cultural or individual, but prefers to pursue an independent course, and it is perhaps this sense of self-confidence that is projected in his intellectual approach that is one of the most refreshing aspects of his study. – Veijo Heiskanen, Docent of International Law, University of Helsinki.
