Kantian Republicanism
Kant's political philosophy, grounding the state's legitimacy in the autonomy of reason and the rule of law, defending a moderate representative republicanism and a federation of free states as the path to perpetual peace.
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In one sentence
I want a republic founded on the autonomy of reason and the rule of law, with free states united in a federation for perpetual peace.
Political topics
Profile across mindedfolk
- Strong · Unitary
Structure
- Balanced
Representation
- Leaning · Liberty
Power
- Leaning · Multiculturalism
Immigration
- Strong · Internationalist
Nationalism
- Leaning · Private
Economy
- Leaning · Free market
Free market
- Leaning · Irreligious
Religion
- Leaning · Traditionalist
Morality
- Balanced
Technology
What sets this ideology apart
Free market
Leans further toward free market than 84% of the 263 ideologies in the catalog.
Ideology median 61This ideology 29
Of all the topics, Free market is where it stands furthest from the rest.
Technology
On Technology, it sits practically at the catalog median.
Ideology median 58This ideology 54
Here it shares common ground with most ideologies.
Personalities
Immanuel Kant
German philosopher, Kant founded transcendental idealism and the ethics of duty, defending the autonomy of reason, republicanism and a federation of free states as the path to perpetual peace.
Closest, by dimension
PoliticallyLeopold I of TuscanyGrand Duke of Tuscany94%
SociallyAdam SmithEconomist98%
EconomicallyBaruch SpinozaPhilosopher100%
Other compatible profiles
PhilosophyBenjamin ConstantPolitical philosopher94%
Intellectual lifeMachado de AssisWriter93%
PhilosophyErnest RenanPhilosopher93%
Intellectual lifeNikola TeslaInventor and electrical engineer92%
Intellectual lifeAdrian WooldridgeJournalist and essayist92%
EconomicsCarl MengerEconomist91%
ReligionCharles DarwinNaturalist90%
EconomicsJoseph SchumpeterEconomist90%
The most distant
Countries
Reference country
Germany
Social-exporting republicA parliamentary federal republic, Germany is Europe's largest economy, with a social market economy, a strong export industry, and a central role in the European Union, uniting democratic stability and geopolitical weight.
Other close countries
Panama
Presidential republic and service economyA unitary presidential republic that abolished its standing armed forces and maintains a dollarized economy centered on the Canal, financial services, the Colón Free Trade Zone, and international trade integration.
Also close, by dimension
PoliticallyMonacoRentier-touristic monarchy91%
SociallyKosovoContested Albanian parliamentary republic89%
EconomicallySwitzerlandLiberal direct democracy99%
The most distant
Empire of Brazil
1822–1889The only long-lasting empire in the Americas, imperial Brazil was a parliamentary monarchy under Pedro I and Pedro II, marked by political stability, a slave-based agrarian economy, and strong state centralization.
Also close, by dimension
PoliticallyGrand Duchy of Tuscany1569–185982%
SociallyDutch Republic (United Provinces)1581–179589%
EconomicallyThirteen British Coloniesc. 1732–177699%
The most distant
Ideological proximity
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- Center
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- Center
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- Center
Ordoliberalism
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Closest in other spectrums
- Right
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- Right
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- Right
Right-Wing Pragmatism
Pragmatic branch that prioritizes fiscal adjustment, economic stability, and governability through broad coalitions, accepting market reforms and political concessions in the name of short- and medium-term results.
The most distant ideology
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