This volume investigates the consistency and implications of Immanuel Kant's political philosophy regarding the historical and moral realities of colonialism. Editors Katrin Flikschuh and Lea Ypi assemble a collection of essays from prominent scholars in political theory and history to analyze how Kantian frameworks address imperial expansion, indigenous rights, and the legacy of Western political thought in a global context.

Scholars recognize this collection as a primary resource for those examining the intersection of Enlightenment philosophy and colonial history. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which is intended for advanced students and researchers in political theory.