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Book SynopsisFor a very long time, Kant’s Doctrine of Right languished in relative neglect, even among those who wanted to defend a Kantian position in political philosophy. Kant’s more interesting claims about politics were often said to be located elsewhere. This anthology examines a wide range of issues discussed by Kant in the Doctrine of Right and other closely related texts, including his views on social contract theory, private property, human rights, welfare and equality, civil disobedience, perpetual peace, forgiveness and punishment, and marriage equality. The authors have all tested Kant’s arguments for possible political application, reaching different and sometimes opposing conclusions. The result is a highly original volume that not only enhances the understanding of Kant’s political philosophy, but also invites substantive debate within the Kantian tradition and beyond.
Table of ContentsContributors Introduction - Larry Krasnoff, Nuria Sánchez Madrid and Paula Satne 1 The Originality of Kant’s Social Contract Theory - Macarena Marey 2 Private Property and the Possibility of Consent: Kant and Social Contract Theory - Alice Pinheiro Walla 3 Judging Rights by Their Duties: A Kantian Perspective on Human Rights - Eric Boot 4 The Proper Task of Kantian Politics: The Relationship between Politics and Happiness - Masataka Oki 5 Kant on Poverty and Welfare: Social Demands and Juridical Goals in Kant’s Doctrine of Right - Nuria Sánchez Madrid 6 On the (Supposed) Distinction Between Classical and Welfare Liberalism: Lessons from the Doctrine of Right - Larry Krasnoff 7 Resistance and Reform in Kant’s Doctrine of Right - Wendy Brockie 8 Civil Disobedience: Towards a New Kantian Conception - Alyssa R. Bernstein 9 On `Weak’ and `Rogue’ States and Liberals: Kantian Insights on the Moral Philosophy of the State - Milla Emilia Vaha 10 Kant’s Guarantee for Perpetual Peace: A Reinterpretation and Defence - Sorin Baiasu 11 Forgiveness and Punishment: An Examination of Forgiveness in Kant’s Moral System - Paula Satne 12 A Universal Estate: On Kant and Marriage Equality - Jordan Pascoe Index
