Perpetual peace a philosophical essay 1917 ed during the wars of the french revolution kant was inspired by the treaty of basel to contemplate how both self interest and international cooperation might bring an end to war this edition is interesting because it was published during world war one. One of the most influential thinkers of the western civilization a man who profoundly shaped the mind set of the modern world examines war and human nature and concludes bracingly that global peace is inevitable far from an unattainable utopian fantasy this 1795 essay lays out the requirements for peace including republican governments freedom of movement for citizens and . Exlibria ckogden perpetualpeace aphilosophicalessay by immanuelkant 1795 translatedwithintroductionandnotes by mcampbellsmithma withaprefacebyprofessorlatta . Perpetual peace a philosophical essay ebook written by immanuel kant read this book using google play books app on your pc android ios devices download for offline reading highlight