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This 1788 work, based on belief in the immortality of the soul, established Kant as a vindicator of the truth of Christianity. It offers the most complete statement of his theory of free will.
Author : Immanuel Kant
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 29,44 MB
Release : 2012-06-11
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0486113027
This 1788 work, based on belief in the immortality of the soul, established Kant as a vindicator of the truth of Christianity. It offers the most complete statement of his theory of free will.
Author : Immanuel Kant
Publisher :
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 22,67 MB
Release : 1909
Category : Ethics
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Author : Andrews Reath
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 27,37 MB
Release : 2010-04-08
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780521896856
The Critique of Practical Reason is the second of Kant's three Critiques, and his second work in moral theory after the Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals. Its systematic account of the authority of moral principles grounded in human autonomy unfolds Kant's considered views on morality and provides the keystone to his philosophical system. The essays in this volume shed light on the principal arguments of the second Critique and explore their relation to Kant's critical philosophy as a whole. They examine the genesis of the Critique, Kant's approach to the authority of the moral law given as a 'fact of reason', the metaphysics of free agency, the account of respect for morality as the moral motive, and questions raised by the 'primacy of practical reason' and the idea of the 'postulates'. Engaging and critical, this volume will be invaluable to advanced students and scholars of Kant and to moral theorists alike.
Author : Immanuel Kant
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 33,6 MB
Release : 1998-11-26
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780521599641
Religion within the Boundaries of Mere Reason is a key element of the system of philosophy which Kant introduced with his Critique of Pure Reason, and a work of major importance in the history of Western religious thought. It represents a great philosopher's attempt to spell out the form and content of a type of religion that would be grounded in moral reason and would meet the needs of ethical life. It includes sharply critical and boldly constructive discussions on topics not often treated by philosophers, including such traditional theological concepts as original sin and the salvation or 'justification' of a sinner, and the idea of the proper role of a church. This volume presents it and three short essays that illuminate it in new translations by Allen Wood and George di Giovanni, with an introduction by Robert Merrihew Adams that locates it in its historical and philosophical context.
Author : Eric Watkins
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 13,86 MB
Release : 2009-08-24
Category : History
ISBN : 0521781620
Provides English translations of texts that form the essential background to Kant's Critique of Pure Reason.
Author : Theodor W. Adorno
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 18,80 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780804744263
Though he is a pivotal thinker in Adorno's intellectual world, the closest Adorno came to an extended discussion of Kant are two lecture courses. This volume contains his lectures from the course on the Critique of Pure Reason.
Author : James R. O'Shea
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 20,52 MB
Release : 2017-06-09
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1107074819
This Critical Guide provides succinct and in-depth explorations of cutting-edge debates concerning the philosophical significance of Kant's revolutionary Critique of Pure Reason.
Author : Paul Guyer
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 477 pages
File Size : 24,68 MB
Release : 2010-06-14
Category : History
ISBN : 0521710111
The first collective commentary in English on Kant's landmark 1871 publication.
Author : Henry E. Allison
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 557 pages
File Size : 37,70 MB
Release : 2020-01-16
Category : History
ISBN : 1107145112
Traces the development of Kant's views on free will from earlier writings through the three Critiques and beyond.
Author : Immanuel Kant
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 48,11 MB
Release : 2024-01-09
Category : Philosophy
ISBN :
Immanuel Kant's 'The Critique of Judgment' explores the realms of aesthetic judgment and teleological judgment in a rigorous and thought-provoking manner. In this seminal work, Kant delves into the concepts of beauty, taste, and the nature of artistic creation. He presents a detailed analysis of how judgment functions in relation to aesthetics, weaving together philosophical insights with practical examples to illustrate his points. Through his meticulous argumentation, Kant lays the groundwork for the understanding of the role of judgment in appreciating art and nature. The book's dense yet insightful prose engages readers in a contemplative journey through the intersections of art, nature, and human perception. Immanuel Kant, a renowned German philosopher of the Enlightenment era, was influenced by thinkers such as Leibniz and Rousseau. His deep interest in metaphysics and epistemology led him to ponder the fundamental principles that govern human experience. 'The Critique of Judgment' reflects Kant's comprehensive philosophical system, bridging the gap between his earlier works on metaphysics and ethics. I highly recommend 'The Critique of Judgment' to readers who are interested in delving into the complexities of aesthetic and teleological judgment. Kant's nuanced arguments and incisive analysis pave the way for a deeper appreciation of art, nature, and the human mind. This book is essential reading for anyone seeking to explore the intersections of philosophy, aesthetics, and the nature of beauty.