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“Laws always lose in energy what the government gains in extent.”

Quote by Immanuel Kant

Book:Project for a Perpetual Peace: A Philosphical Essay

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Project for a Perpetual Peace: A Philosphical Essay

This book is a philosophical essay that delves into the idea of achieving and maintaining perpetual peace. It examines various aspects of human society and governance to propose a framework for a lasting peace. more

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German philosopher, an important representative of the Enlightenment movement, and the founder of the Kantian philosophical system. His thoughts have had a profound impact on the fields of philosophy, ethics, political science, and others. more

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