Kant and International Relations Theory Cosmopolitan Community-building Routledge Innovations in Political Theory Series
Auteur : Ion Dora
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 cosmopolitan community building perspective of peace and international relations that considered issues that are now significant topics of debate such as state sovereignty and unequal access to resources. This book reveals how Kant's political views translate into a vision of international relations that cannot be associated with the democratic and neoliberal theories of peace which until now have claimed Kant's legacy. While the democratic peace theory continues to inspire policy-making, Kant's predictions on war and peace ultimately prove to be most appropriate for the current issues of globalization and diversity.
Offering new insights into the meaning of peace and war in international relations, Kant and International Relations Theory is an invaluable resource for students and scholars of international relations and political theory, as well as for those interested in Kant's scholarship.
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
Date de parution : 04-2015
15.6x23.4 cm
Date de parution : 02-2012
Ouvrage de 192 p.
15.6x23.4 cm
Thème de Kant and International Relations Theory :
Mots-clés :
Immanuel Kant; International relations theory; Political theory; Perpetual Peace; Democratic Peace Theory; Pluralistic Security Communities; Doyle 1983a; Kant's Predictions; Kant's Internationalism; Kant 1784a; Democratic Peace Proposition; Democratic Peace; Polity Iii; Russett 1993b; UN; Definitive Article; Cosmopolitan Law; Russett 1993a; Preliminary Articles; Doyle 1983b; Putative Acquisitions; Mali Federation; Iroquois Confederation; West Germany; Democratic Peace Thesis; Deutsch's Security Communities; Amalgamated Security Communities; Liberation Wars