1) Better knowledge of what human rights are and why they are important 2) Better knowledge of two models for reaching durable peace between nations 3) An engaging argument that shows why our efforts for making the world more just and more peaceful will not be in vain. 4) A good introduction to three major themes in Kant's political philosophy 5) An academic book written with simplicity and clarity, accessible to any educated reader, that will impact on the way one looks at politics in general.

This book focuses on Kant's analysis of three issues crucial for contemporary politics. Starting from a new reading of Kant's account of our innate right to freedom, it highlights how a Kantian foundation of human rights, properly understood and modified where necessary, appears more promising than the foundational arguments currently offered by philosophers. It then compares Kant's model for peace with the apparently similar model of democratic peace to show that the two are profoundly different in content and in quality. The book concludes in analysis of Kant's controversial view of history to rescue it from the idea that his belief in progress is at best over-optimistic and at worst dogmatic. Congratulations to Professor Luigi Caranti and his book 'Kant's Political Legacy' which has been given a 'honorable mention' by the North American Kant Society in the competition for the best 2018 book on Kant!! http://northamericankantsociety.onefireplace.org/Announcements/6660588