Private Property and the Possibility of Consent : Immanuel Kant and Social Contract Theory

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Pinheiro Walla, Alice:
Private Property and the Possibility of Consent : Immanuel Kant and Social Contract Theory.
In: Krasnoff, Larry ; Sanchez Madrid, Nuria ; Satne, Paula (ed.): Kant's Doctrine of Right in the Twenty-first Century. - Cardiff : University of Wales Press , 2018
ISBN 9781786831804

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About the book: For a very long time, Kant’s Doctrine of Right languished in relative neglect, even among those who wanted to defend a Kantian position in political philosophy. Kant’s more interesting claims about politics were often said to be located elsewhere. This anthology examines a wide range of issues discussed by Kant in the Doctrine of Right and other closely related texts, including his views on social contract theory, private property, human rights, welfare and equality, civil disobedience, perpetual peace, forgiveness and punishment, and marriage equality. The authors have all tested Kant’s arguments for possible political application, reaching different and sometimes opposing conclusions. The result is a highly original volume that not only enhances the understanding of Kant’s political philosophy, but also invites substantive debate within the Kantian tradition and beyond.