Easley Eric S.The War Over Perpetual Peace. An Exploration into the History of a Foundational International Relations Text

Palgrave Macmillan, 2004. — 228 p.This book examines the various competing interpretations of Kant's foundationalPerpetual Peace since its initial publication in the late eighteenth century. According to Easley's analysis, there are two patterns of interpretations: first, the text endorses peace proposals above the state level and second, the text is in favor of peace proposals at the state level. Eric Easley provides a comprehensive historical background and analytical framework for understanding Perpetual Peace, allowing scholars of international relations to better understand and appreciate its complex meaning and see beyond the conventionally accepted interpretations of the day.The Perpetual Peace
Kant’s Perpetual Peace: An Introduction to the Text, Interpretations, and Patterns
The Textual Hooks of Interpretations
The Articles of Perpetual Peace: Peace Proposals Above the State Level
Pattern One, Phase One: Reining in State Sovereignty
Pattern One, Phase Two: Sovereignty Curbed
The Articles of Perpetual Peace: Peace Proposals at the State Level
Pattern Two, Phase One: In Defense of State Sovereignty
Pattern Two, Phase Two: State Sovereignty Preserved
Pattern Two, Phase Two: State Sovereignty Preserved II
Pattern Two, Phase Two: State Sovereignty Preserved III
Pattern Formation as a Function of the Rise and Decline of Hopes for Peace Through International
Organization
From the Turmoil of International Anarchy to the Calm of the Liberal Peace