Kant, democracy, and history

Article Abstract:

Immanuel Kant predicted the eventual global dominance of republican forms of government in his 1784 essay, 'Idea for a Universal History with a Cosmopolitan Intent.' Although the overwhelming number of countries that adhere to democratic principles seems to bear out Kant's prediction, some scholars say that the scope and sustainability of the trend towards republicanism and democracy cannot be maintained. However, with the opportunities for democratization still widespread, it might be safe to say that Kant may have predicted rightly the course republicanism has taken.

Democracy

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Justice as something else

Article Abstract:

Moral philosophers played a role in creating 'justice' as an impartial, universal and fair concept that would provide the greatest mutual advantage to all. However, their arguments are flawed in various aspects. Some of these theories include Emmanuel Kant's identification of 'justice as universalizability,' Thomas Scanlon's 'justice as unrejectability' and Brian Barry's 'justice as impartiality.'

Analysis, Justice, Barry, Brian, Scanlon, Thomas

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Kantian patriotism

Article Abstract:

A Kantian approach showing the compatibility of patriotism and cosmopolitanism is discussed. Three varieties of patriotism are considered, including civic patriotism, nationalist patriotism, and trait-based patriotism. Topics include patriotism as a duty and permissible patriotisms.

Political aspects, Patriotism, Internationalism

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