Territorial Public Self-government (TPGS) as a form of local self-organization of the population
Currently, significant attention is being devoted at various levels of government to the development of civil society, with support directed toward projects initiated by non-profit organizations (NPOs), local communities, and territorial public self-government bodies (TPSGs). A key requirement for these projects is the direct involvement of citizens in the processes of discussion, decision-making, and project implementation. This article analyzes the historical development of TPSGs in Russia,...
The “Last” Republican: Kant’s Political Philosophy in the Light of Republicanism
... I put his political philosophy in the context of what is known as Roman republicanism, one of the best-studied and currently most popular strands of republican thought. Its main elements are 1) freedom as non-domination, 2) supremacy of law, and 3) self-government. My analysis of Kant’s socio-political views from the perspective of these elements shows that, on the whole, they agree. I conclude that Kant should be viewed as a representative of the Roman branch of republicanism.
Arendt, H.,...
