Constructing a Moral Democracy Based on Immanuel Kant’s Political Philosophy

Abstract

               This research has objectives: 1) to study the political philosophy of Emmanuel Kant related to liberty, morality, and moral democracy (Dhammādhipateyya; 2) to analyze Kant's principles in creating a just society within the framework of " Moral Democracy (Dhammādhipateyya) "; 3) to explain the relationship between moral principles and the exercise of political power in Kant's concept; and 4) to propose guidelines for applying Kant's concept in creating a moral democracy (Dhammādhipateyya) society in the contemporary context. The research employs qualitative research methods, relying on documentary research and philosophical interpretation.
               The results of research found that:
               Kant's concept emphasizes the creation of a legitimate state based on reason, ethics, and human dignity. The concept of "categorical imperative" is a crucial moral principle used as a criterion for judging the correctness of actions at both individual and societal levels. The exercise of political power must therefore be based on principles acceptable to citizens as "free human beings," not merely as the governed. In Kant's view, a moral democracy (Dhammādhipateyya) refers to a democratic system based on ethics, not merely constitutional mechanisms or majority rule.
              The research suggests that Kant's concepts can be applied to contemporary contexts, such as ethical public policy design, enhancing civic awareness, and reforming the exercise of state power to ensure transparency and accountability all approaches to developing a stable and sustainable " Moral Democracy (Dhammādhipateyya) ".