Ideas from 'Perpetual Peace' by Immanuel Kant [1795], by Theme Structure
[found in 'Political Writings' by Kant,Immanuel (ed/tr Reiss,Hans) [CUP 1996,0-521-39837-1]].
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24. Political Theory / A. Basis of a State / 1. A People / b. The natural life
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The state of nature always involves the threat of war
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24. Political Theory / B. Nature of a State / 2. State Legitimacy / c. Social contract
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Kant made the social contract international and cosmopolitan [Oksala]
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24. Political Theory / B. Nature of a State / 2. State Legitimacy / d. General will
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The a priori general will of a people shows what is right
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24. Political Theory / B. Nature of a State / 3. Constitutions
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Each nation should, from self-interest, join an international security constitution
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A constitution must always be improved when necessary
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25. Social Practice / B. Equalities / 3. Legal equality
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Equality is where you cannot impose a legal obligation you yourself wouldn't endure
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25. Social Practice / C. Rights / 1. Basis of Rights
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There is now a growing universal community, and violations of rights are felt everywhere
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There are political and inter-national rights, but also universal cosmopolitan rights
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25. Social Practice / E. Policies / 1. War / c. Combatants
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Hiring soldiers is to use them as instruments, ignoring their personal rights
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25. Social Practice / E. Policies / 1. War / e. Peace
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Some trust in the enemy is needed during wartime, or peace would be impossible
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