In this Element Kant's 'Recht' concept refers to the freedom of individuals to set their own ends, a condition that is consistent with the freedom of all. This rational idea, akin to 'natural Right,' is considered a test for the legitimacy of state laws. Kant's 'Universal Principle of Right' aligns ...

In this Element Kant's 'Recht' concept refers to the freedom of individuals to set their own ends, a condition that is consistent with the freedom of all. This rational idea, akin to 'natural Right,' is considered a test for the legitimacy of state laws. Kant's 'Universal Principle of Right' aligns with the foundational idea of moral philosophy.