Kant's Theory of Justice / Allen Rosen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rosen, Allen, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Kant, Immanuel, 1724-1804--Political and social views.

Social ethics.

State, The.

Liberty.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xiii, 237 p. )

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Ithaca, NY : Cornell University Press, [2018]

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

In this accessible interpretation of Kant's political philosophy, Allen D. Rosen concentrates on the relation between justice, political authority (the state), and individual liberty.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

Preface

Abbreviations

Introduction: Kant as a Political Philosopher

1. The Limits of Freedom

2. The Justification of Freedom

3. Types of Rights, Duties, and Laws

4. Political Legitimacy, Obedience, and Revolution

5. Justice and Social Welfare

Conclusion: The Continuing Significance of Kant's Political Philosophy

Bibliography

Index

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 221-229) and index.

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ISBN:

9781501718717

1501718711

OCLC:

1080551805