Eternal Peace: And Other International Essays (1914)

By Immanuel Kant, Edwin Doak Mead, William Hastie

Book Overview

Eternal Peace: And Other International Essays is a collection of essays by the renowned German philosopher Immanuel Kant, first published in 1914. The book is a compilation of Kant's thoughts on international relations and the possibility of achieving eternal peace. Kant argues that the only way to achieve lasting peace is through a world federation of nations that would create a system of international law and justice. He also discusses the importance of individual rights and the need for a universal moral code that all nations must adhere to. The book includes several other essays on related topics, including the role of religion in politics and the nature of human freedom. Kant's ideas on international relations and peace have had a profound influence on political philosophy and continue to be studied and debated today. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of political thought and the quest for global peace.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104744570
• ISBN13: 9781104744571
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"