New research on Kant´s practical philosophy + Workshop (030085-WiSe22/23)

This seminar investigates the relevance of Kant’s practical philosophy for current political debates surrounding issues like race and migration. In the beginning, essential passages from key works like the Groundwork, the Doctrine of Virtue and Towards Perpetual Peace will be the object of detailed discussion. With this conceptual foundation, we will then turn to the debate surrounding the role of the concept of race in Kant’s writings. In the third part, we will examine how different parts of Kant’s practical and political philosophy relate to questions concerning immigration and refuge. During a workshop at the end of the seminar, new approaches and positions regarding Kant’s practical philosophy will be discussed with invited speakers.