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About The Book: Immanuel Kant's political principles emphasize individual freedom, republican government, and international cooperation. In his essay Perpetual Peace (1795), he outlines conditions for lasting peace, including constitutional republics, a federation of free states, and respect for human rights. He argues that peace is not merely a moral ideal but a political necessity. Kant's vision integrates morality with law, proposing that reason and justice should guide both domestic governance and international relations, laying groundwork for modern liberal political theory and international law About The Author: Immanuel Kant (1724–1804) was a German philosopher central to modern philosophy. He developed "transcendental idealism," asserting that our understanding of the world is shaped by the mind’s structures. His Critique of Pure Reason revolutionized metaphysics and epistemology. Kant emphasized duty and moral law, proposing the "categorical imperative" as a basis for ethics. His work profoundly influenced philosophy, science, politics, and theology, marking a shift from rationalism to critical philosophy.About The Translator: William Hastie (1842–1903) was a Scottish theologian, professor, and translator renowned for his work in bringing German philosophical and theological texts to English-speaking audiences. He is best known for translating works by German thinkers like Immanuel Kant and Friedrich Schleiermacher. Hastie aimed to deepen the understanding of Christian theology and idealist philosophy. His translations helped shape theological education and bridge the gap between British and Continental thought in the 19th century. The Title 'Kant's principles of politics: including his essay on Perpetual peace. A contribution to political science written/authored/edited by Kant Immanuel, Translator: W. Hastie', published in the year 1891. The ISBN 9789372251333 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 205 (Pages). The