Kant's Doctrine of Right in the 21st Century: Political Philosophy Now

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.