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Kant on Social Suffering

By Nuria Sánchez Madrid

Kant on Social Suffering Philosophy

Kant on Social Suffering

By Nuria Sánchez Madrid

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This Element analyses how Kant's practical philosophy approaches social suffering, while also taking into account the elusiveness of this concept in his work, especially when viewed through a contemporary lens. It claims that Kant's theory of human dignity is a vital tool for detecting social structures in need of improvement, even if the high demands it imposes on the subject show a propensity to conceal situations of domination and oppression. In his writings, Kant investigated various societal challenges such as widespread poverty, duties towards animals, care for the mentally ill, and motherhood out of wedlock, suggesting that the state should solve most of these through financial support from the wealthier segments of society. Although the direct testimony of victims of social suffering does not play a role in Kant's approach, the author holds that he views social interdependence - including, notably, non-humans - as a fundamental commitment underpinning human development.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
74
Release Date:
2025-08-21
Publication Date:
2025-07-28
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1009446444
ISBN13:
9781009446440
Weight:
122 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
4 cm
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