Kant and Liberal Internationalism: Sovereignty, Justice and Global Reform

by A. Franceschet

Overview

This close examination of Kant's writings shows him to be both a conservative partisan of the international status quo of sovereign states and yet also the inspiration for radical, global reform for democracy and universal rights. The focus on Kant's concept of justice provides insight into the contemporary evolution of liberal internationalism, connecting Kant's legacy to the post-Cold War policy agenda and the moral dilemmas that currently confront political leaders and the societies they represent. Franceschet forces a reconsideration of Kant and a broadening of concern from democratic peace to cosmopolitan justice.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781349636044
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan US
Publication date:	12/19/2002
Edition description:	1st ed. 2002
Pages:	164
Sales rank:	756,054
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x (d)

About the Author

ANTONIO FRANCESCHET is the Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at Acadia University, Canada

Table of Contents

The Foundations of Kant's Reform Project: Politics and Morals The Ethico-Political Ambiguity of Kantian Freedom Kant, State Sovereignty, and International Reform Liberal Internationalism and the Kantian "Legacy" "The Crisis of Liberal Internationalism": From International To Global Governing Institutions Popular Sovereignty or Cosmopolitan Democracy: The Futures of Liberal Internationalism

Editorial Reviews

'This is an historically rich and politically sophisticated study of liberal internationalism and Kant's relevance to contemporary problems of global governance. It focuses directly on the most important problems of democratic theory in a globalizing world.' - Craig N. Murphy, Wellesley College

'A perceptive work of high quality that understands that the core of Kant's

preoccupation is with freedom, not simply as a reaction against tyranny but

in contradistinction with the deterministic laws of nature. Fair and

thorough, this book will be of interest to all those interested in the

intersection of philosophy, law, and international relations.' Fernando R. Tesón, Arizona State University

'...this short, stimulating book deserves a wide readership' - Chris Brown, International Affairs

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