Publisher's Synopsis
Kant's Principles of Politics: Including His Essay on Perpetual Peace (1891) is a comprehensive book written by the famous philosopher Immanuel Kant. The book deals with the fundamental principles of politics, including the nature of the state, the role of government, and the relationship between individuals and society. The book is divided into two parts. The first part is dedicated to the principles of politics and includes discussions on topics such as the state of nature, the social contract, the separation of powers, and the limits of government power. Kant argues that the state is necessary to protect individuals from the violence and chaos of the state of nature, but that the government must be limited in order to prevent it from becoming tyrannical.The second part of the book is dedicated to Kant's famous essay on perpetual peace. In this essay, Kant argues that peace is not just the absence of war, but a positive condition that can only be achieved through the establishment of a world federation of states. He proposes a series of principles that should guide international relations, including the rejection of war as a means of resolving disputes, the respect for the sovereignty of other nations, and the establishment of a system of international law.Overall, Kant's Principles of Politics is a seminal work in the field of political philosophy. It provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the nature of the state and the role of government, as well as a vision for a more peaceful and just world order.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
