Publisher's Synopsis
Kant's Principles of Politics is a comprehensive work by the renowned philosopher Immanuel Kant, which includes his famous essay on perpetual peace. The book is a collection of Kant's political writings, which explore his ideas on the nature of politics, the role of government, and the principles of justice and morality that should guide political action. Kant's essay on perpetual peace is a seminal work in the field of international relations, in which he argues that a world without war is not only possible but necessary. He outlines a series of principles that he believes would lead to a lasting peace, including the establishment of a federation of states and the recognition of individual rights and freedoms. Throughout the book, Kant emphasizes the importance of reason and rationality in politics, and argues that political action should be guided by universal principles of justice and morality. He also explores the relationship between the individual and the state, and the role of civil society in promoting the common good. Kant's Principles of Politics is a seminal work in political philosophy, and remains a key text for scholars and students of political theory and international relations. This edition, published in 1891, includes a comprehensive introduction and annotations by the editor, providing valuable context for readers.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.
