1st Edition
Kant and International Relations Theory Cosmopolitan Community-building
By Dora Ion
Copyright 2012
184 Pages
5 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
184 Pages
5 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
184 Pages
5 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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This book challenges popular international relations theories that claim to be based on the political writings of Immanuel Kant, and sheds new light on the philosopher's perspective on peace. Through an analysis of Kant's philosophical work and political traditions of his time, as well as of neglected concepts and theory, this book reappraises modern perspectives on his work. Kant advocated a... Read more
1. Introduction 2. Literature Review 3. The Kantian peace as a Process of Cosmopolitan Community Building 4. Towards Perpetual Peace 5. Comparative Conceptions and Critiques of Democractic Peace Theory 6. Comparative Conceptions and Critiques of Peaceful Communities of States 7. Concluding Remarks and Reflections on the European Union
Biography
Dora Ion is an instructor in Political Science at the University of Pittsburgh, USA.
