Doctrine of Right
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The Doctrine of Right is the part of Immanuel Kant’s moral philosophy that systematically analyzes the principles of law, justice, and external freedom within a rightful civil and political order.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Doctrine of Right canonical | 3 |
| The Doctrine of Right | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Doctrine of Right Context triple: [Metaphysics of Morals, dividedInto, Doctrine of Right]
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A.
Foundations of Natural Right
Foundations of Natural Right is a seminal philosophical work by Johann Gottlieb Fichte that systematically develops a theory of law, rights, and the state grounded in his transcendental idealism.
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Philosophy of Right
Philosophy of Right is G. W. F. Hegel’s major work of political and legal philosophy, outlining his theory of ethical life, the modern state, and the rational foundations of law and freedom.
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C.
The Idea of Justice
The Idea of Justice is a philosophical work by Amartya Sen that critiques traditional theories of justice and proposes a comparative, realization-focused approach grounded in public reasoning and human capabilities.
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D.
Four Essays on Liberty
Four Essays on Liberty is a collection of political philosophy essays by Isaiah Berlin that explores concepts of freedom, particularly his influential distinction between negative and positive liberty.
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E.
The System of Ethics
The System of Ethics is a foundational philosophical work by Johann Gottlieb Fichte that systematically develops his idealist moral philosophy and theory of human freedom.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Doctrine of Right Target entity description: The Doctrine of Right is the part of Immanuel Kant’s moral philosophy that systematically analyzes the principles of law, justice, and external freedom within a rightful civil and political order.
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A.
Foundations of Natural Right
Foundations of Natural Right is a seminal philosophical work by Johann Gottlieb Fichte that systematically develops a theory of law, rights, and the state grounded in his transcendental idealism.
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B.
Philosophy of Right
Philosophy of Right is G. W. F. Hegel’s major work of political and legal philosophy, outlining his theory of ethical life, the modern state, and the rational foundations of law and freedom.
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C.
The Idea of Justice
The Idea of Justice is a philosophical work by Amartya Sen that critiques traditional theories of justice and proposes a comparative, realization-focused approach grounded in public reasoning and human capabilities.
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D.
Four Essays on Liberty
Four Essays on Liberty is a collection of political philosophy essays by Isaiah Berlin that explores concepts of freedom, particularly his influential distinction between negative and positive liberty.
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E.
The System of Ethics
The System of Ethics is a foundational philosophical work by Johann Gottlieb Fichte that systematically develops his idealist moral philosophy and theory of human freedom.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
component of moral philosophy
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part of Kantian philosophy ⓘ philosophical doctrine ⓘ |
| addresses |
civil condition
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contract law ⓘ cosmopolitan right ⓘ international right ⓘ legitimacy of coercion ⓘ property rights ⓘ public legislation ⓘ state authority ⓘ |
| aimsAt | a rightful condition (Rechtszustand) ⓘ |
| analyzes |
external freedom
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principles of justice ⓘ principles of law ⓘ |
| author | Immanuel Kant ⓘ |
| basedOnWork |
Metaphysics of Morals (1797)
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linked to:
Metaphysics of Morals
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| centralConcept |
coercion
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freedom ⓘ juridical laws ⓘ right ⓘ |
| concerns |
acquired right
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innate right ⓘ private right ⓘ public right ⓘ |
| contrastsWith | ethics of inner maxims ⓘ |
| defines | right as the sum of conditions under which the choice of one can be united with the choice of another according to a universal law of freedom ⓘ |
| distinguishedFrom | Doctrine of Virtue ⓘ |
| field |
legal philosophy
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moral philosophy ⓘ political philosophy ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
rightful civil order
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rightful political order ⓘ |
| hasKeyDistinction |
innate right versus acquired right
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private right versus public right ⓘ |
| hasKeyPrinciple |
omnilateral will of the people
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original contract as an idea of reason ⓘ |
| influenced |
conceptions of the rule of law
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contemporary theories of justice ⓘ modern liberal political theory ⓘ |
| languageOfOrigin | German ⓘ |
| originalTitle | Die Rechtslehre ⓘ |
| partOf |
Kant’s practical philosophy
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linked to:
Metaphysics of Morals
Metaphysics of Morals ⓘ |
| presupposes | freedom of the will ⓘ |
| requires | external legislation ⓘ |
| usesConcept | universal principle of right ⓘ |
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linked to: Doctrine of Right