The war over Perpetual peace : an exploration into the history of a foundational international relations text / Eric S. Easley.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Easley, Eric S.

Series:

Palgrave Macmillan series on the history of international thought

Palgrave Macmillan history of international thought series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Kant, Immanuel, 1724-1804.

Kant, Immanuel.

Kant, Immanuel, 1724-1804--Criticism and interpretation.

Kant, Immanuel, 1724-1804. Zum ewigen Frieden.

Sovereignty.

Peace--Philosophy.

Peace.

International relations--Philosophy.

International relations.

Philosophy.

Criticism and interpretation.

Physical Description:

viii, 228 pages ; 22 cm.

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2004.

Summary:

This book examines the various competing interpretations of Kant's foundational "Perpetual Peace" since its initial publication in the late eighteenth century. According to Easley's analysis, there are two patterns of interpretations: first, the text endorses peace proposals above the state level and second, the text is in favor of peace proposals at the state level. Eric Easley provides a comprehensive historical background and analytical framework for understanding "Perpetual Peace," allowing scholars of international relations to better understand and appreciate its complex meaning and see beyond the conventionally accepted interpretations of the day.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [209]-219) and index.

ISBN:

1403966524

OCLC:

55066491