Kant and the French Revolution
Kant and the French Revolution
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To Kant, the French revolution's central events were the transfer of sovereignty to the people in 1789 and the trial and execution of the monarch in 1792-1793. Through a contextual study, this Element argues that while both events manifested the principle of popular sovereignty, the first did so in lawful ways, whereas the latter was a perversion of the principle. Kant was convinced that historical examples can help us understand political philosophy, and this Element seeks to show this in practice.
Product details
- Published: March 2022
- Format: Paperback
- ISBN: 9781108438735
- Length: 76 pages
- Dimensions: 230 × 152 × 4 mm
- Weight: 0.12kg
- Availability: Available
Table of Contents
- 1. Historical Context
- 2. Philosophical Foundations
- 3. Reform:
- 1789
- 4. Revolution:
- 1792
- 5. Conclusion
- Abbreviations
- Bibliography.
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