CFP for publication or other deadlineSeptember 11, 2026
Kant, Peace, and the Contemporary World
REK invites original contributions examining Kantian thought and its relevance to contemporary conflicts, peace, democracy, international law, and political crises.
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Immanuel Kant's philosophy of history, practical philosophy, and commitment to peace
The call asks how Kantian thought can illuminate the current international and political situation and how his eighteenth-century philosophical work can contribute to understanding contemporary challenges to peace, democracy, law, and political coexistence.
Topics of Interest
Contributions may explore questions including:
The contemporary relevance of Kant's philosophy of history
Kant's conception of peace and coexistence
Kantian approaches to contemporary international conflicts
Kantian perspectives on war and peace
Political and legal setbacks in the contemporary world
Kant's philosophy and the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Kantian perspectives on terrorism and political violence
Kant, international law, and contemporary conflicts
Kantian approaches to organised crime and violence
Kant, democracy, and contemporary political developments
Critical reinterpretations of Kantian political thought
The editors welcome original contributions that address these issues within the framework of Kantian thought and its critical reinterpretation.
Submission Guidelines
Original manuscripts should be submitted through the OJS platform by 11 September 2026.
Contributions may be submitted in any of the REK's accepted languages:
Spanish
German
Valencian/Catalan
English
French
Italian
Portuguese
Submissions must follow the journal's guidelines for authors, including the requirements specified on pages 190 and following.
All submissions will undergo a double-blind peer review process.