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- Kant wrote his social and political philosophy in order to champion the Enlightenment in general and the idea of freedom in particular. His work came within both the natural law and the social contract traditions.
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Jul 24, 2007 · Kant wrote his social and political philosophy in order to champion the Enlightenment in general and the idea of freedom in particular. His work came within both the natural law and the social contract traditions.
- Jean Jacques Rousseau
Bibliography Principal works by Rousseau. The standard...
- Account of Reason
Bibliography Primary sources. Kant’s works are cited by...
- Kant's Moral Philosophy
1. Aims and Methods of Moral Philosophy. The most basic aim...
- Natural Law Theories
Kant’s (see Alexy 2002, 117–121) is such a theory: a legal...
- Kant, Immanuel
Immanuel Kant (1724–1804) is the central figure in modern...
- Jean Jacques Rousseau
Overview. Kant's most significant contribution to political philosophy and the philosophy of law is the doctrine of Rechtsstaat. According to this doctrine, the power of the state is limited in order to protect citizens from the arbitrary exercise of authority.
Oct 26, 2015 · A succinct introduction to Kant’s political philosophy, focused on Kant’s central theme of moral Freedom. Nicely contrasts Kant’s views with those of other members of the political theory canon.
May 20, 2010 · Immanuel Kant (1724–1804) is the central figure in modern philosophy. He synthesized early modern rationalism and empiricism, set the terms for much of nineteenth and twentieth century philosophy, and continues to exercise a significant influence today in metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, political philosophy, aesthetics, and other fields.
Sep 14, 2024 · Immanuel Kant, German philosopher who was one of the foremost thinkers of the Enlightenment and who inaugurated a new era of philosophical thought. His comprehensive and systematic work in epistemology, ethics, and aesthetics greatly influenced all subsequent philosophy.
- Immanuel Kant was a German philosopher and one of the foremost thinkers of the Enlightenment. His comprehensive and systematic work in epistemology...
- Immanuel Kant’s father, a saddler, was, according to Kant, descended from a Scottish immigrant, and his mother was remarkable for her character and...
- Immanuel Kant worked as a family tutor for nine years before he finished university. He worked for 15 years as a Privatdozent, or lecturer, at the...
- Kant’s most famous work, the Critique of Pure Reason, was published in 1781 and revised in 1787. It is a treatise which seeks to show the impossibi...
Jan 11, 2024 · Kant is an influential figure for contemporary political philosophy. Although this influence was long due to an application of Kant’s ethical theory to political questions, Kant’s political writings, and, more recently, his legal philosophy have been rediscovered thanks to exegetical work refuting superficial interpretations and traditional ...
This book is the first translation into English of the Reflections which Kant wrote whilst formulating his ideas in political philosophy: the preparatory drafts for Theory and Practice, Toward Perpetual Peace, the Doctrine of Right, and Conflict of the Faculties; and the only surviving student transcription of his course on Natural Right.
