Milla Emilia Vaha
Moral Standing of the State in International Politics: A Kantian Account
Moral Standing of the State in International Politics: A Kantian Account
💎 Earn 312 Points (£3.12) on this item.
YOU SAVE £12.52
- Condition: Brand new
- UK Delivery times: Usually arrives within 2 - 3 working days
- UK Shipping: Fee starts at £2.39. Subject to product weight & dimension
Bulk ordering. Want 15 or more copies? Get a personalised quote and bigger discounts. Learn more about bulk orders.
Couldn't load pickup availability
- More about Moral Standing of the State in International Politics: A Kantian Account
Kant's philosophy of the state is crucial for understanding the moral agency of the state in contemporary debates. It argues that the state has duties and inalienable rights that ground its relationship to its citizens and other states. The state has a right to exist as a state, regardless of its governmental form or factual behavior. This account explores the moral standing of the state and examines the status of different kinds of states in world politics and expectations towards their ethical behavior. Every state has a moral standing that must be respected in a morally imperfect world.
Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 15 July 2021
Publisher: University of Wales Press
Kant's moral and political philosophy has played a significant role in shaping ethical considerations in international relations. This study contends that his theory of the state holds paramount importance in understanding the moral agency of states, particularly in contemporary debates. According to Kant, the state possesses not only obligations but also, controversially, inalienable rights that establish its relationship with its citizens and other states.
Most significantly, the state, irrespective of its governmental structure or actual behavior, has the right to exist as a state. The Kantian account presented here explores not only the moral agency but also the moral standing of the state, examining the status of different kinds of states in world politics and the expectations placed upon their ethical behavior.
In a morally imperfect world gradually striving towards the ideal condition of perpetual peace, every state possesses a moral standing that must be respected. Kant's philosophy provides a framework for analyzing the ethical dimensions of state actions and interactions, contributing to a deeper understanding of international relations and promoting a more responsible and ethical approach to global governance.
Weight: 360g
Dimension: 143 x 222 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781786837868
This item can be found in:
UK and International shipping information
UK and International shipping information
UK Delivery and returns information:
- Delivery within 2 - 3 days when ordering in the UK.
- Shipping fee for UK customers from £2.39. Fully tracked shipping service available.
- Returns policy: Return within 30 days of receipt for full refund.
International deliveries:
Shulph Ink now ships to Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, India, Luxembourg Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Netherlands, New Zealand, United Arab Emirates, United States of America.
- Delivery times: within 5 - 10 days for international orders.
- Shipping fee: charges vary for overseas orders. Only tracked services are available for most international orders. Some countries have untracked shipping options.
- Customs charges: If ordering to addresses outside the United Kingdom, you may or may not incur additional customs and duties fees during local delivery.
