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Summary International Political Theory IPC3701 - Immanuel Kant’s ()
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IntroductionImmanuel Kant’s (1724-1804) thought must be seen in terms of the gap
left after the decline of the middle ages. This development created a
need for a theory of knowledge to accord with the changed historical
situation.
If you have to discuss the tenets of revolutionism
• Imperialism rejected
• Human nature can be improved
• Humane society (achieved if opposition destroyed)
• Ideological homogeneity
• War – 1) acceptance/rejection by society 2) acceptance of a state
of war 3) loser is subjected to winner’s ideology.
• Means used to achieve a goal once achieved may not be used
again.
In contrast to the previous theories that place emphasis on the role of
conflict and the higher workings of the state, Revolutionism expresses
that war and peace have roles in society, but that human nature would
ultimately seek peace.
Kant made no distinction between theory or philosophy and practice; the
two were integrated as one. Kant sees politics as inseparable from
morality; his political thought is part and parcel of his whole system of
critical philosophy. His ideas on justice derive directly from his view of
man.
Ideas on perpetual peace
• Politics is inseparable from morality. Eternal/perpetual peace is the
supreme political goal. He is realistic about politics and morality
because the lack of peace shows the lack of progress and lack of
morality. However, morality and peace will one day prevail
because it is in the common interest of man to do so.
, • Optimistic. 1) History can’t be understood without accepting
continual progress 2) all individuals should hold this stance.
• A) International order is closely interwoven with internal order.
Solution to international problems is the solution to internal
problems.
• B) Similar approach to change (reformation).
• C) Must include the enlightened public in a debate. Which would
amount to the peaceful solution of international conflict?
• If failure does occur, it can be used to learn from.
• Evolutionary change is the only road to peace.
Prerequisites
Immediately binding (there is no reason why these rules cannot be
accepted by all “right-minded governments”). There are no grounds for
mutual trust and peace if governments aren’t prepared to honor peace
treaties/sovereignty/independence.
1) No peace treaty shall be considered valid if its observance is tacitly
accepted to be prerequisite for the avoidance of further war.
5) No state shall interfere militarily in the constitutional affairs and
government of another state.
• Significant influence
• Permanent elimination of any possibility of coercion occurring.
• Common respect for sovereignty
• Reject interference. Even if the justification is disorder in another
state – such disorder should serve as an example of what internal
policies should not be followed.
• Allow each state to work out their own destinies
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