Analysis Of Immanuel Kant's Statement On The Declaration Of Independence

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Gerlee Mandaa /s4762363/

Immanuel Kant is one of the renowned representatives of German modern philosophy which was predominantly built on the philosophical concepts of human right, mind, morals and the importance of ownership. His central concept is reason and philosophical epistemology is based not only on theoretical, but also combined with the empirical aspects, which refers to the practical philosophy that covers from human behavior to human action. Generally speaking, the practical philosophy deals with the ground concept that relates to the human deliberative action. In the “Critique of Pure Reason” says that there is only congenital right, the independence which is the right to be detached from the other’s interest. Kant’s

The general gist was to create non-tyrannical state, more importantly to declare the independence and to separate both politically and economically from British monarchy. The Declaration of Independence consisted of three pieces of Jefferson’s view on the need of separation from British monarchy. At the same time, colonists were benefitted from the British government by a treaty, however it did not provide any political authority over nation, soon the colonies had united to abolish British control, and they had less interest to allow them to meddle in their internal matters. The determination to create the constitution was to establish powerful government and sustain the democracy by avoid forming tyranny. The Constitution enabled the opportunity to form the federal government which based on the taxation with regard to create their own defense army as well as created judiciary and foreign relations (Ryan, 2012). It was crucial that the government avoid tyrannize over the states and the people. The Constitution formed the system in which there was a double sovereign, which allows citizen can access to the same authority in two different states. Madison argues that an extensive republic is the best security against factionalism, because it makes factions against each other without damaging as a whole, and making them exhaust each other during the conflict. The Federalists was dedicated to convince their opponents that fragile government cannot protect from foreign invasion and revolt. Clearly, it was huge contribution and collaboration of well-educated men and their hard work and passion made the United States