Welfare in the Kantian State
A traditional interpretation holds that Kant's political theory simply constitutes an account of the constraints which reason places on the state's authority to regulate external action. Alexander Kaufman argues that this traditional interpretation succeeds neither as a faithful reading of Kant's texts nor as a plausible, philosophically sound reconstruction of a ‘Kantian' political theory. Rather, he argues that Kant's political theory articulates a positive conception of the state's role.
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Welfare in the Kantian State
A traditional interpretation holds that Kant's political theory simply constitutes an account of the constraints which reason places on the state's authority to regulate external action. Alexander Kaufman argues that this traditional interpretation succeeds neither as a faithful reading of Kant's texts nor as a plausible, philosophically sound reconstruction of a ‘Kantian' political theory. Rather, he argues that Kant's political theory articulates a positive conception of the state's role.
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Welfare in the Kantian State

Welfare in the Kantian State

by Alexander Kaufman
Welfare in the Kantian State

Welfare in the Kantian State

by Alexander Kaufman

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A traditional interpretation holds that Kant's political theory simply constitutes an account of the constraints which reason places on the state's authority to regulate external action. Alexander Kaufman argues that this traditional interpretation succeeds neither as a faithful reading of Kant's texts nor as a plausible, philosophically sound reconstruction of a ‘Kantian' political theory. Rather, he argues that Kant's political theory articulates a positive conception of the state's role.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780198294672
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication date: 05/27/1999
Pages: 192
Product dimensions: 5.60(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.70(d)
Lexile: 1480L (what's this?)

About the Author

Alexander Kaufman is Visiting Lecturer at the Department of Political Science at the University of Chicago

Table of Contents

Abbreviations and Note on TranslationsAcknowledgementsPreface1. Kant and Welfare2. Happiness and Welfare3. Teleology, Rational Faith, and Context Dependence4. Systematicity and Political Salience5. Political Judgement6. A Kantian Model for Social Welfare TheoryBibliographyIndex
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