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Book SynopsisArgues that Kant's political thought must be understood by reference to his philosophy of history, cultural anthropology, and geography. The thesis of the book is that Kant's assessment of the politically salient features of history, culture, and geography generates a nonideal theory of politics, which supplements his theory of cosmopolitanism.
Trade Review“
Kant’s Nonideal Theory of Politics gives us the first account of Kant’s politics that can encompass the whole of his systematic thought. Huseyinzadegan is working at the cutting edge of the field, bringing together insights from recent research with themes that have puzzled Kant’s interpreters for centuries. This book will be essential reading for Kant scholars and scholars of political thought, especially those interested in the intersection of ideal and nonideal theory.” —Elisabeth Ellis, author of
Kant’s Politics: Provisional Theory for an Uncertain World“
Kant’s Nonideal Theory of Politics demonstrates extensively how Kant complemented his ideal (a priori) theory of political right with a nonideal (regulative) theory of ‘political Zweckmässigkeit,’ seeking hypothetical principles for the constraints and accommodations actually facing human morality and political life. This book offers a robust model for Kantian political philosophy today.” —John Zammito, author of
Kant, Herder, and the Birth of Anthropology“Kant has often been criticized for focusing too much on ideal theory. Huseyinzadegan’s book provides an original, compelling, and balanced response.” —Karl Ameriks, author of
Kant’s Elliptical Path"
Kant's Nonideal Theory of Politics makes an innovative and important intervention in current scholarship on Kant's political philosophy.” —Kristi Sweet, author of
Kant on Practical Life: From Duty to History
