Kant's Doctrine of Right in the 21st Century

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For a long time, Kant's Doctrine of Right has 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 groundbreaking anthology corrects that, examining a wide range of issues discussed in the Doctrine of Right and other closely related texts, including Kant's views on social contract theory, private property, human rights, welfare and equality, civil disobedience, perpetual peace, forgiveness and punishment, and marriage equality. Each of the contributors tests Kant's arguments for possible political application, reaching different--and sometimes opposing--conclusions. The result is a highly original book that not only enhances our understanding of Kant's political philosophy, but also invites substantive debate within the Kantian tradition and beyond. Cover Series Editors Title Page Copyright Page Contents Contributors Introduction 1. The Originality of Kant’s Social Contract Theory 2. Private Property and the Possibility of Consent: Kant and Social Contract Theory 3. Judging Rights by Their Duties: A Kantian Perspective on Human Rights 4. The Proper Task of Kantian Politics: The Relationship between Politics and Happiness 5. Kant on Poverty and Welfare: Social Demands and Juridical Goals in Kant’s Doctrine of Right 6. On the (Supposed) Distinction Between Classical and Welfare Liberalism: Lessons from the Doctrine of Right 7. Resistance and Reform in Kant’s Doctrine of Right 8. Civil Disobedience: Towards a New Kantian Conception 9. Kantian Insights on the Moral Personality of the State 10. Kant’s Guarantee for Perpetual Peace: A Reinterpretation and Defence 11. Forgiveness and Punishment in Kant’s Moral System 12. A Universal Estate: On Kant and Marriage Equality Index Back Cover