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Kant

German philosopher, referenced for his moral and political philosophy.

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First appearance: xv from contract to community

Kant shows up with force in IV: The Group Process: The Collective Feeling. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned in relation to the categorical imperative, which is described as empty without the content provided by group life.
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In IV: The Group Process: The Collective Feeling: Mentioned in relation to the categorical imperative, which is described as empty without the content provided by group life. Later, in XX: The Growth of Democracy in…

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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