ABSTRACT
This introduction presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in the subsequent chapters of this book. The book discusses two different meanings of the concept of sovereignty in Kant’s political thought. It focuses on Kant’s criticism of democracy, which, Kant warns, is not to be conflated with the republic. The book explains a direct attempt at looking in Kant’s writings for arguments that might help people to tackle contemporary problems, in this case, questions of intergenerational justice and of duties towards future generations, particularly – but not exclusively – with regard to environmental issues. It discusses the relation between economic and political inequality both in Kant’s writings and in general terms. The book explores a theme that is not very much present in Kant and, consequently, has been quite neglected by Kantian interpreters: money. It discusses Kant’s views on poverty and on social vulnerability.
