To Kant, the French revolution's central events were the transfer of sovereignty to the people in 1789 and the trial and execution of the monarch in 1792-1793. Through a contextual study, this Element argues that while both events manifested the principle of popular sovereignty, the first did so in lawful ways, whereas the latter was a perversion of the principle. Kant was convinced that historical examples can help us understand political philosophy, and this Element seeks to show this in practice.
Analyses Kant's theory of popular sovereignty and revolution and his surprising views of reform and regicide in the French revolution.Book InformationISBN 9781108438735
Author Reidar MaliksFormat Paperback
Page Count 75
Imprint Cambridge University PressPublisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 120g
Dimensions(mm) 230mm * 152mm * 4mm