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Perpetual Peace- A Philosophic Essay

Perpetual Peace- A Philosophic Essay

By: Immanuel Kant
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 This thought-provoking essay, penned in 1795, presents a compelling vision for enduring peace among nations and peoples. Kant outlines essential pathways to achieve this peace, arguing that countries can unite in a federation while retaining their sovereignty. One significant translation of his ideas refers to this alliance as a “league of nations.” The essays supplements and appendices offer intriguing insights, including Kants exploration of the role of war in nature and how it ultimately drives humanity toward peace. He also grapples with whether his theories can be practically implemented, distinguishing between the moral politician and the political moralist. Kant highlights the dangers of practical considerations that often mask behaviors leading to conflict and war. His reflections remain strikingly relevant today, serving as a reminder of our ongoing quest for the perpetual peace Kant deemed an essential goal. As he ominously cautioned, we may only encounter this peace in the grave, where the horrors of violence and their perpetrators lie buried. (Summary by D.E. Wittkower)Copyright Politics, Philosophy, Religion
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  • 005 - Appendix II Of the Accordance of Politics with Morals according to the Transcendental Conception of

    005 - Appendix II Of the Accordance of Politics with Morals according to the Transcendental Conception of
    Feb 9 2026
    This thought-provoking essay, penned in 1795, presents a compelling vision for enduring peace among nations and peoples. Kant outlines essential pathways to achieve this peace, arguing that countries can unite in a federation while retaining their sovereignty. One significant translation of his ideas refers to this alliance as a “league of nations.” The essays supplements and appendices offer intriguing insights, including Kants exploration of the role of war in nature and how it ultimately drives humanity toward peace. He also grapples with whether his theories can be practically implemented, distinguishing between the moral politician and the political moralist. Kant highlights the dangers of practical considerations that often mask behaviors leading to conflict and war. His reflections remain strikingly relevant today, serving as a reminder of our ongoing quest for the perpetual peace Kant deemed an essential goal. As he ominously cautioned, we may only encounter this peace in the grave, where the horrors of violence and their perpetrators lie buried. (Summary by D.E. Wittkower)
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    21 mins
  • 004 - Appendix I On the Discordance between Morals and Politics in reference to Perpetual Peace

    004 - Appendix I On the Discordance between Morals and Politics in reference to Perpetual Peace
    Feb 9 2026
    This thought-provoking essay, penned in 1795, presents a compelling vision for enduring peace among nations and peoples. Kant outlines essential pathways to achieve this peace, arguing that countries can unite in a federation while retaining their sovereignty. One significant translation of his ideas refers to this alliance as a “league of nations.” The essays supplements and appendices offer intriguing insights, including Kants exploration of the role of war in nature and how it ultimately drives humanity toward peace. He also grapples with whether his theories can be practically implemented, distinguishing between the moral politician and the political moralist. Kant highlights the dangers of practical considerations that often mask behaviors leading to conflict and war. His reflections remain strikingly relevant today, serving as a reminder of our ongoing quest for the perpetual peace Kant deemed an essential goal. As he ominously cautioned, we may only encounter this peace in the grave, where the horrors of violence and their perpetrators lie buried. (Summary by D.E. Wittkower)
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    34 mins
  • 003 - Supplements

    003 - Supplements
    Feb 9 2026
    This thought-provoking essay, penned in 1795, presents a compelling vision for enduring peace among nations and peoples. Kant outlines essential pathways to achieve this peace, arguing that countries can unite in a federation while retaining their sovereignty. One significant translation of his ideas refers to this alliance as a “league of nations.” The essays supplements and appendices offer intriguing insights, including Kants exploration of the role of war in nature and how it ultimately drives humanity toward peace. He also grapples with whether his theories can be practically implemented, distinguishing between the moral politician and the political moralist. Kant highlights the dangers of practical considerations that often mask behaviors leading to conflict and war. His reflections remain strikingly relevant today, serving as a reminder of our ongoing quest for the perpetual peace Kant deemed an essential goal. As he ominously cautioned, we may only encounter this peace in the grave, where the horrors of violence and their perpetrators lie buried. (Summary by D.E. Wittkower)
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    26 mins
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