Kant And The Concept Of Community

Author : Charlton Payne,Lucas Thorpe
Publisher : University Rochester Press
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : History
ISBN : 9781580463874

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Kant and the Concept of Community by Charlton Payne,Lucas Thorpe Pdf

An interdisciplanary collection of essays focused on Kant's work on the concept of community. The concept of community plays a central role in Kant's theoretical philosophy, his practical philosophy, his aesthetics, and his religious thought. Kant uses community in many philosophical contexts: the category of community introduced in his table of categories in the Critique of Pure Reason; the community of substances in the third analogy; the realm of ends as an ethical community; the state and the public sphere as political communities; the sensus communis of the Critique of Judgment; and the idea of the church as a religious community in Religion within the Boundaries of Mere Reason. Given Kant's status as a systematic philosopher, volume editorsPayne and Thorpe maintain that any examination of the concept of community in one area of his work can be understood only in relation to the others. In this volume, then, scholars from different disciplines -- specializing in various aspects of and approaches to Kant's work -- offer their interpretations of Kant on the concept of community. The various essays further illustrate the central relevance and importance of Kant's conception of community to contemporary debates in various fields. Charlton Payne is postdoctoral fellow at Plattform Weltregionen und Interaktionen, Universität Erfurt, Germany. Lucas Thorpe is Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy atBogaziçi University, Turkey. Contributors: Ronald Beiner, Jeffrey Edwards, Michael Feola, Paul Guyer, Jane Kneller, Béatrice Longuenesse, Jan Mieszkowski, Onora O'Neill, Charlton Payne, Susan M. Shell, Lucas Thorpe, Eric Watkins, Allen W. Wood

Author : Dora Ion
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2012-02-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781136334726

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Kant and International Relations Theory by Dora Ion Pdf

This book challenges popular international relations theories that claim to be based on the political writings of Immanuel Kant, and sheds new light on the philosopher's perspective on peace. Through an analysis of Kant's philosophical work and political traditions of his time, as well as of neglected concepts and theory, this book reappraises modern perspectives on his work. Kant advocated a cosmopolitan community building perspective of peace and international relations that considered issues that are now significant topics of debate such as state sovereignty and unequal access to resources. This book reveals how Kant's political views translate into a vision of international relations that cannot be associated with the democratic and neoliberal theories of peace which until now have claimed Kant's legacy. While the democratic peace theory continues to inspire policy-making, Kant's predictions on war and peace ultimately prove to be most appropriate for the current issues of globalization and diversity. Offering new insights into the meaning of peace and war in international relations, Kant and International Relations Theory is an invaluable resource for students and scholars of international relations and political theory, as well as for those interested in Kant's scholarship.

Author : Jane Kneller,Sidney Axinn
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1998-01-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0791437434

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Autonomy and Community by Jane Kneller,Sidney Axinn Pdf

Shows how Kant's basic position applies to and clarifies present-day problems of war, race, abortion, capital punishment, labor relations, the environment, and marriage.

Author : Kate A. Moran
Publisher : CUA Press
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2012-03
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780813219523

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Community and Progress in Kant's Moral Philosophy by Kate A. Moran Pdf

The text draws on a wide range of Immanuel Kant's writings, including his texts on moral and political philosophy and his lectures on ethics, pedagogy, and anthropology. Though the book is grounded in an analysis of Kant's writing, it also puts forward the novel claim that Kant's theory is centrally concerned with the relationships we have in our day-to-day lives.

Author : Peter Singer
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2001-08-23
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780191604416

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Hegel: A Very Short Introduction by Peter Singer Pdf

Many people regard Hegel's work as obscure and extremely difficult, yet his importance and influence are universally acknowledged. Professor Singer eliminates any excuse for remaining ignorant of the outlines of Hegel's philosophy by providing a broad discussion of his ideas and an account of his major works. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Author : Scott R. Stroud
Publisher : Penn State Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2015-04-21
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780271061115

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Kant and the Promise of Rhetoric by Scott R. Stroud Pdf

Immanuel Kant is rarely connected to rhetoric by those who study philosophy or the rhetorical tradition. If anything, Kant is said to see rhetoric as mere manipulation and as not worthy of attention. In Kant and the Promise of Rhetoric, Scott Stroud presents a first-of-its-kind reappraisal of Kant and the role he gives rhetorical practices in his philosophy. By examining the range of terms that Kant employs to discuss various forms of communication, Stroud argues that the general thesis that Kant disparaged rhetoric is untenable. Instead, he offers a more nuanced view of Kant on rhetoric and its relation to moral cultivation. For Kant, certain rhetorical practices in education, religious settings, and public argument become vital tools to move humans toward moral improvement without infringing on their individual autonomy. Through the use of rhetorical means such as examples, religious narratives, symbols, group prayer, and fallibilistic public argument, individuals can persuade other agents to move toward more cultivated states of inner and outer autonomy. For the Kant recovered in this book, rhetoric becomes another part of human activity that can be animated by the value of humanity, and it can serve as a powerful tool to convince agents to embark on the arduous task of moral self-cultivation.

Author : Jon M. Mikkelsen
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 389 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2013-08-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781438443614

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Kant and the Concept of Race by Jon M. Mikkelsen Pdf

Late eighteenth-century writings on race by Kant and four of his contemporaries. Kant and the Concept of Race features translations of four texts by Immanuel Kant frequently designated his Racenschriften (race essays), in which he develops and defends an early theory of race. Also included are translations of essays by four of Kant’s contemporaries—E. A. W. Zimmermann, Georg Forster, Christoph Meiners, and Christoph Girtanner—which illustrate that Kant’s interest in the subject of race was part of a larger discussion about human “differences,” one that impacted the development of scientific fields ranging from natural history to physical anthropology to biology.

Author : Susan Meld Shell
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1996-06-15
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0226752178

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The Embodiment of Reason by Susan Meld Shell Pdf

Commentators on the work of Immanuel Kant have long held that his later "critical" writings are a radical rejection of his earlier, less celebrated efforts. In this pathbreaking book, Susan Shell demonstrates not only the developmental unity of Kant's individual writings, but also the unity of his work and life experience. Shell argues that the central animating issues of Kant's lifework concerned the perplexing relation of spirit to body. Through an exacting analysis of individual writings, Shell maps the philosophical contours of Kant's early intellectual struggles and their relation to his more mature thought. The paradox of mind in matter and the tensions it generates—between freedom and determinacy, independence and community, ideal and real—are shown to inform the whole of his work. Shell's fresh, penetrating analysis of the precritical works will surely catapult them to new prominence in Kant studies. Shell's critique goes further to consider the context of contemporary intellectual life. She explores the fascinating realm of Kant's sexual and medical idiosyncracies, linking them to the primary concerns of his critical philosophy. She develops a sure-to-be controversial treatment of the connection between Kant's philosophy and his chronic hypochondria, and illuminates previously unforeseen connections in a remarkable convergence of life and thought, with important theoretical and practical implications for modern times.

Author : Lucas Thorpe
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2014-11-20
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781441122483

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The Kant Dictionary by Lucas Thorpe Pdf

The Kant Dictionary is a comprehensive and accessible guide to the world of Immanuel Kant, one of the most important and influential thinkers in the history of philosophy. Meticulously researched and extensively cross-referenced, this unique book covers all his major works, ideas and influences and provides a firm grounding in the central themes of Kant's thought. A-Z entries include clear definitions of all the key terms used in Kant's writings and detailed synopses of his key works. The Dictionary also includes entries on Kant's major philosophical influences, such as Plato, Descartes, Berkeley and Leibniz, and those he influenced and engaged with, including Fichte, Hume and Rousseau. It covers everything that is essential to a sound understanding of Kant's philosophy, offering clear and accessible explanations of often complex terminology. Providing a wealth of useful information, analysis and criticism The Kant Dictionary is the ideal resource for anyone reading or studying Kant or Modern European Philosophy more generally.

Author : Milla Emilia Vaha
Publisher : University of Wales Press
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2021-07-15
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781786837875

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The Moral Standing of the State in International Politics by Milla Emilia Vaha Pdf

Kant’s moral and political philosophy has been important in developing ethical thinking in international relations. This study argues that his theory of the state is crucially important for understanding the moral agency of the state as it is discussed in contemporary debates. For Kant, it is argued that the state has not only duties but also, controversially, inalienable rights that ground its relationship to its citizens and to other states. Most importantly, the state – regardless of its governmental form or factual behaviour – has a right to exist as a state. The Kantian account provided, therefore, explores not only the moral agency but also the moral standing of the state, examining the status of different kinds of states in world politics and expectations towards their ethical behaviour. Every state has a moral standing that must be respected in a morally imperfect world gradually transforming towards the ideal condition of perpetual peace.

Author : Dora Ion
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : International relations
ISBN : 722969700X

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Kant and International Relations Theory by Dora Ion Pdf

Author : Jennifer A McMahon
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2013-11-26
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781134110537

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Art and Ethics in a Material World by Jennifer A McMahon Pdf

In this book, McMahon argues that a reading of Kant’s body of work in the light of a pragmatist theory of meaning and language (which arguably is a Kantian legacy) leads one to put community reception ahead of individual reception in the order of aesthetic relations. A core premise of the book is that neo-pragmatism draws attention to an otherwise overlooked aspect of Kant’s "Critique of Aesthetic Judgment," and this is the conception of community which it sets forth. While offering an interpretation of Kant’s aesthetic theory, the book focuses on the implications of Kant’s third critique for contemporary art. McMahon draws upon Kant and his legacy in pragmatist theories of meaning and language to argue that aesthetic judgment is a version of moral judgment: a way to cultivate attitudes conducive to community, which plays a pivotal role in the evolution of language, meaning, and knowledge.

Author : Sharon Anderson-Gold
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0791448207

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Unnecessary Evil by Sharon Anderson-Gold Pdf

Demonstrates the systematic connection between Kant's ethics and his philosophy of history.

Author : Kate A. Moran
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2018-09-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9781107125933

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Kant on Freedom and Spontaneity by Kate A. Moran Pdf

A collection of essays on the foundational themes of freedom and spontaneity in Immanuel Kant's philosophy.

Author : Otfried Höffe
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2006-02-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9780521534086

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Kant's Cosmopolitan Theory of Law and Peace by Otfried Höffe Pdf

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