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Considers whether Corsicans have a moral right to self-determination &, if so, whether they are entitled to autonomy or independence. The history of Corsican secessionism is traced back to the mid-1970s when thwarted nationalist Corsican desires for political autonomy within France radicalized the movement. Legal interpretations of the right to self-determination are examined along with self-determination's connection to the rights to autonomy & secession. It is argued that in a normative or moral debate on self-determination, the legal perspective must be broadened to include other arguments. Drawing on contemporary political theory, moral interpretations of the right to self-determination are explored, distinguishing between "just cause" & "choice" schools of thought. These normative theories are then applied to Corsican nationalism, concluding that Corsica does not have a moral right to self-determination through independence per either perspective; however, Corsica might be entitled to self-determination via political autonomy. J. Zendejas