In an era where the concept of “freedom” is constantly invoked, it’s worth revisiting the theories of the philosopher who shaped the modern understanding of the term: Immanuel Kant. The German thinker ...

The first part of Kant’s statement deals with the law. This is the realm of visible action and social consequence. A person is legally guilty only when they commit a wrongful act—when they steal, harm ...

The article is here; here are the introductory paragraphs: In a brief and largely overlooked section of the Doctrine of Right, Kant considers the right a person has to retain a good reputation after ...