Emanuel Kant's Ideas in International Law The International Law Philosophy of Emanuel Kant

The international law system has its roots in Emanuel Kant’s thoughts in 18th century. In this system international sovereignty and legitimacy of the countries depend on their internal legitimacy. It means that the existence of republic system and international law is based on the federation of free and independent countries (international organizations).According to Kant’s belief, loyalty and respect to these two main elements will lead to solidarity of free nations, which can help them to thrive, prevent wars and develop increasingly. New readout of Kant’s reasoning represents the gradual developments of liberal alliance in the world and the valid relation between international law in international arena and implementing justice in the country. Forming international organizations, reinforcing free trade, solidarity of free countries, focusing on human rights, and paying attention to natural greatness of human beings, evolution of civilization, liberal theory in international law and training theory of human perfection are all obtained from Kant’s deep thoughts which has prevailed in international law and approached to its climax.