Kant on Freedom, Property and the State

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Kant on Freedom, Property and the State
Leerdoelen	The aim of this course is to introduce students to Kant’s theory of right. Students will explore key concepts, problems and arguments in Kant’s political philosophy relating to freedom, property rights and the necessity of the state in the context of modern political thought. Students taking this course will be expected to read the parts of the Doctrine of right required for each lecture, together with the relevant secondary literature for each topic. On completion of this course, they will have gained an understanding of Kant’s theory of right and its place in the history of modern political philosophy have some awareness of interpretative problems and objections to Kant’s theory be able to engage with the primary sources by identifying and assessing questions and arguments have developed skills in writing philosophy, both in formulating one own’s view and in discussing the view of others
Omschrijving	This course examines Kant’s theory of right in the context of modern political thought. We will analyze Kant’s arguments and theses regarding freedom, ownership rights and the acquisition of land, and cover key questions such as the relationship between property and the necessity of the state, the justification of original acquisition, and the aim of the formation of a public will.
Uren per week
Onderwijsvorm	(Lecture/ Seminar)
Toetsvorm	(Essay)
Vaksoort	bachelor
Coördinator	Dr. F. Tomassini Abaurrea
Docent(en)	Dr. F. Tomassini Abaurrea
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs The Metaphysics of Morals I. Kant, Cambridge University Press 9781316091388 Access to other primary texts and secondary literature will be organized in class.
Entreevoorwaarden	Knowledge of Kant or Early Modern philosophy is desirable.
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