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"Kant's Nonideal Theory of Politics" argues that Kant's political thought must be understood by reference to his philosophy of history, cultural anthropology, and geography. The central thesis of the book is that Kant's assessment of the politically salient features of histo...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Huseyinzadegan, Dilek (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Evanston, Illinois : Northwestern University Press, 2019.
Subjects:
Kant, Immanuel, > 1724-1804 > Political and social views.
Kant, Immanuel, > 1724-1804.
Political science > Philosophy.
PHILOSOPHY > General.
Political and social views.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction. Locating a nonideal theory in Kant's political thought: a systematic approach
  • History and politics: political history and cosmopolitanism
  • A matter of orientation
  • Historical patterns, political aims
  • Nature, culture, and politics: political anthropology and cosmopolitanism
  • Organisms, bodies politic, and progress
  • Political Zweckmässigkeit, or from nature to culture
  • Nature and politics: political geography and cosmopolitan right
  • Teleology and peace on earth
  • Peace, hospitality, and the shape of the earth
  • Conclusion. Theorizing the lawfulness of the contingent in politics: a defense of teleology.

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