Kant's Principles of Politics: Including His Essay on Perpetual Peace, a Contribution to Political Science (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

W. Hastie

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0428792987 ISBN 13: 9780428792985

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the foundations of political rights and the limits of sovereign power.

This edition collects discussions on how a just state should balance public liberty with the authority of the ruler, and why press freedom matters to a real, living constitution.

Drawing on deep questions about law, right, and public duty, the text argues that a genuine political order rests on reasoned liberty as well as obedience. It examines how a people may safeguard their inalienable rights while maintaining a stable authority, and why a flexible, well‑informed public is essential to a healthy state. The work also weighs the idea of perpetual peace as a historical forecast grounded in practical political principle.

• Clear, accessible treatment of political rights, sovereignty, and the role of the citizen
• Discussion of liberty of the press and how public opinion shapes governance
• Analysis of the tension between tradition, law, and rational reform
• Context for later debates on peace, legitimacy, and political duty

Ideal for readers of political philosophy and thoughtful readers seeking a rigorous, contemporary approach to government and rights.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0428792987
• ISBN 13: 9780428792985
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 206