Kant’s project of values: Moral, politics and law

Authors

  • Carlos Bolonha Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
  • Henrique Rangel Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro Tribunal Regional do Trabalho da Primeira Região

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4013/rechtd.2014.61.07

Abstract

This article analyzes Kant’s theoretical foundations, which represent his moral theory, in order to understand concepts and aspects that are determining for the realms of politics and law. Freedom, autonomy and practical reason are categories that make it possible to grasp the influence of morals on legal and political phenomena. The role of moral principles is to provide universal action rules for all rational individuals regardless of their particular inclinations in the realms of what Kant calls “external” freedom.

Keywords: moral theory, freedom, practical reason, law, politics.

Author Biographies

Carlos Bolonha, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro

Henrique Rangel, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro Tribunal Regional do Trabalho da Primeira Região

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Published

2014-07-16

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 1 (2014): January/June

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