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What's Left of Philosophy
82 | The State and Right: Kant's Metaphysics of Morals
Feb 7, 2024
Kant's metaphysics of morals explores the role of the state in guaranteeing justice and perpetual peace, but also authorizes the state to kill and denies the right to rebel. The podcast discusses the moral feeling of beheading monarchs, Kant's views on rebellion and revolution, and his admiration for the French Revolution. It also explores topics such as unpleasant smells' impact on moral sense, cryptocurrency, the death penalty, and issues related to rights, immigration, and wealth ownership.
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- The state is crucial for upholding justice and ensuring freedom.
- Kant's cautious stance towards rebellion raises questions about the tension between individual freedom and the constraints of the state.
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The Importance of the State for Ensuring Freedom
Kant emphasizes the necessity of the state in ensuring freedom and establishing just relationships between individuals. He argues that without the state, justice cannot be upheld and freedom is at risk. The state is viewed as a mechanism to secure the conditions for peace and stability. Kant asserts that rightful force is necessary to prevent the constraints on one's freedom by others. He believes that even in times of war, states should adhere to principles of justice and moral constraints, as violating these principles undermines the legitimacy of the state.
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