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Kant and Danton

  • Gianluca Sadun Bordoni EMAIL logo
Published/Copyright: September 3, 2020
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Abstract

In On the Common Saying, Kant criticizes Danton’s interpretation of the social contract as a ‘factum’. In this article, I aim to identify the source to which Kant is referring in this criticism. This can be of help in interpreting Kant’s attitude toward the French Revolution.

Published Online: 2020-09-03
Published in Print: 2020-09-01

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