Correct option is B
John Austin, an English legal philosopher, described international law as "positive international morality." According to Austin’s legal positivism, international law lacks the coercive force of national law and is thus more akin to moral principles followed by states.
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Austin’s theory holds that law is a command backed by sanctions, and because international law lacks a central authority to enforce its rules, it does not qualify as "real" law, but rather as a set of moral guidelines between nations.
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Holland: Known for his contributions to international law but did not make this statement.
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Oppenheim: Distinguished scholars of international law, but this specific phrase is attributed to Austin.
