Kant and the French Revolution /
Maliks, Reidar,author.
"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 the period 1792-3. 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"-- Back cover.
Includes bibliographical references.
1. Introduction and historical context -- 2. Philosophical foundations -- 3. Reform : 1789 -- 4. Revolution : 1792 -- 5. Conclusion.
"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 the period 1792-3. 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"-- Back cover.
Kant, Immanuel, 1724-1804.