A PREFACE AND TRIBUTE TO KANTIAN PHILOSOPHY

Abstract

This work is an attempt to explore the enormous contributions of Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) to normative political and social thought. There is no debating the fact that Kant has had profound and lasting impact on virtually all areas of normative political and philosophized thought. This essay pays tribute to his effort while at the same time pointing out certain noticeable flaws in his effort. Using data in terms of his original works as well as detailed commentaries by scholars, the essay concludes that we need to learn a lot in the area of critical philosophy simply because it is at the core of all human knowledge. It is also particularly invaluable for leaders and those who desire to lead, particularly in Africa, to bother to reflect on some of their actions and utterances.