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Book Club | Planethood (Session 1)
About the Book
Planethood: The Key to Your Future by Benjamin Ferencz and Ken Keyes Jr. is an inspirational book arguing that everyone has the right to live in a peaceful world free from the threat of nuclear weapons. The authors propose enforceable world law to outlaw war, protect universal human rights, and sustain the global environment.
About the Author
Benjamin Ferencz was an investigator of Nazi war crimes after World War II and served as chief prosecutor in the Einsatzgruppen Trial at Nuremberg. He later became a leading advocate for the International Criminal Court, publishing extensively on international law and global governance.
Discussion Highlights
In Session 1, participants explored the book’s core argument that the United Nations, as a loose confederation of states, cannot adequately protect humanity’s right to peace. The discussion drew parallels to the American experience of transitioning from a confederation to a federation in the late 18th century.
