Perpetual Peace: Philosophical Essay Immanuel Kant (English Version) - Odyssee

A political and philosophical essay in which Kant outlines a vision for achieving lasting peace among nations through reason, republican governance, and international cooperation. Written in 1795 during a time of frequent European wars, Kant proposes a framework of six preliminary articles to end hostilities and six definitive articles to establish enduring peace. Central to his argument is the idea that republics—governments based on the rule of law and the consent of the governed—are less likely to go to war, as citizens would not willingly vote for conflict that endangers their lives and property.

Kant also advocates for the creation of a federation of free states bound by a common legal framework, where diplomacy and open communication replace coercion and secrecy. He emphasizes respect for human rights, the abolition of standing armies, and the moral imperative to treat individuals—whether citizens or foreigners—not as means to an end, but as ends in themselves. Though idealistic, Perpetual Peace lays the philosophical foundation for modern concepts of international law, democratic peace theory, and institutions like the United Nations. It remains a powerful and provocative vision of how rational principles might guide humanity toward a more just and peaceful world order.

Penulis: Immanuel Kant

Penerbit: Odise, 2025

Kategori: Social

SKU: BRD23345

Bahasa: English

Dimensi: 14 x 20 cm l Sofcover 

Tebal: Vi + 95 hlm | Bookpaper

Harga: 60.000