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Q82 (CDS-II/2015) History & Culture › Culture, Literature, Religion & Philosophy › Ancient Indian knowledge systems Answer Verified

Which one of the following does not form part of Immanuel Kant’s theory of ‘perpetual peace?

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In his 1795 essay 'Perpetual Peace: A Philosophical Sketch', Immanuel Kant outlines three definitive articles for achieving lasting peace. The first article requires that the civil constitution of every state be republican, emphasizing the separation of powers and citizen consent. The second article proposes a 'pacific federation' (foedus pacificum) or a voluntary federation of free states to abolish war. Crucially, Kant explicitly rejects the idea of a single 'World Government' or a universal monarchy, viewing it as a potential 'soulless despotism' that would suppress freedom; he instead favors a realistic federation of independent republics. While Kant discusses the moral development of individuals and the 'moral politician', his formal theory focuses on institutional structures like republicanism and international law rather than a mystical transformation of consciousness. Therefore, 'World Government' is the element that does not form part of his theory.

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