The A To Z Of Kant And Kantianism

Author : Helmut Holzhey,Vilem Mudroch
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 408 pages
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Release : 2010
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780810875944

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The A to Z of Kant and Kantianism by Helmut Holzhey,Vilem Mudroch Pdf

Few philosophers stand out as boldly as Immunuel Kant (1724-1804). His principal works, including Critique of Pure Reason, Critique of Practical Reason, and Critique of Judgement, are known worldwide. During his time, schools of Kantianism quickly sprang up and were later joined by schools of Neokantianism. Admittedly, not all of Kant's concepts have aged well, but many are still taught today among the basics of philosophy. --

Author : Vilem Mudroch,Helmut Holzhey
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 491 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2020-07-06
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781538122600

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Historical Dictionary of Kant and Kantianism by Vilem Mudroch,Helmut Holzhey Pdf

Immanuel Kant was one of the most significant philosophers of the modern age. Historical Dictionary of Kant and Kantianism, Second Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 500 cross-referenced entries on key terms of Kant’s philosophy, Kant’s major works and cover his most important predecessors and successors, concentrating especially on the relation of these thinkers to Kant himself. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Immanuel Kant.

Author : Helmut Holzhey,Vilem Mudroch
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2010-02-12
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781461731818

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The A to Z of Kant and Kantianism by Helmut Holzhey,Vilem Mudroch Pdf

Few philosophers stand out as boldly as Immanuel Kant. While he did not write as much as others, his principle works, Critique of Pure Reason, Critique of Practical Reason, and Critique of Judgment, are known worldwide. During his time, schools of Kantianism quickly sprang up and were later joined by schools of Neokantianism. Admittedly, not all of Kant's concepts have aged well, but many are still taught among the basics of philosophy today and therefore must be known by every student. The A to Z of Kant and Kantianism provides a comprehensive dictionary that will aid not only students, but also teachers and the general public, since it contains hundreds of entries describing Kant's life and works, and explaining his concepts as well as the contributions of his followers (and also some opponents). Furthermore, much of the writings of the Neokantians, as well as the literature dealing with this movement, are not available in English, thus, this book provides an introduction to this phenomenon to the English-language reader. Given the inevitable problems of language, the glossary is particularly helpful, while the bibliography makes the massive amounts of literature more accessible.

Author : Richard Kennington
Publisher : Catholic University of America Press
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2018-03-02
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780813230924

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The Philosophy of Immanuel Kant by Richard Kennington Pdf

A collection devoted to mark the bicentennial of the publication of Kant's Critique of Pure Reason.

Author : Ansgar Lyssy,Christopher Yeomans
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2020-10-30
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9783030540500

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Kant on Morality, Humanity, and Legality by Ansgar Lyssy,Christopher Yeomans Pdf

It was not so long ago that the dominant picture of Kant’s practical philosophy was formalistic, focusing almost exclusively on his Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals and Critique of Practical Reason. However, the overall picture of Kant’s wide-ranging philosophy has since been broadened and deepened. We now have a much more complete understanding of the range of Kant’s practical interests and of his contributions to areas as diverse as anthropology, pedagogy, and legal theory. What remains somewhat obscure, however, is how these different contributions hang together in the way that Kant suggests that they must. This book explores these different conceptions of humanity, morality, and legality in Kant as main ‘manifestations’ or ‘dimensions’ of practical normativity. These interrelated terms play a crucial role in highlighting different rational obligations, their source(s), and their applicability in the face of changing circumstances.

Author : Thomas Nenon
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2013-09
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1844652114

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Kant, Kantianism, and Idealism by Thomas Nenon Pdf

Beginning with Kant and the earliest responses to his critical philosophy and ending with the latest developments in continental thinking across a range of disciplines, these volumes present the first coherent and comprehensive history of the continental tradition of philosophy. Divided, chronologically and thematically, into eight volumes, the "History of Continental Philosophy" is an indispensable resource for anyone conducting research or teaching in philosophy and related fields inthe humanities and social sciences where the influence of continental theory has been widespread. Alan Schrift has brought together an internationally renowned team of volume editors and contributors to provide an unrivalled analysis of the complex and interconnected history of continental philosophy that will become a reference point for all future work in the field.

Author : Jeffrie G. Murphy
Publisher : Mercer University Press
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Law
ISBN : 0865544433

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Kant by Jeffrie G. Murphy Pdf

Author : R. M. Wenley
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2008-10-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781443897136

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Kant and his Philosophical Revolution by R. M. Wenley Pdf

“The book is designed” writes the author in his preface, “to do the general reader a service and, of course, his demands concern the larger sweep of Kant’s thought rather than the minute details of the Critical Philosophy.” And Wenley’s style certainly corroborates this statement. His way of getting from the larger environment in which Kant lived to the circumstances in Kant’s life, and from there to his thought and its consequences, is penetrating but remarkably clear. And this clarity is evident as much in Wenley’s language as it is in the structure of the book. Attractive as all this makes the book for the general reader, Wenley’s scholarly nature does present itself at critical points making the work as useful to the Kant specialist or the historian of philosophy.

Author : Samuel J. Kerstein
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2002-05-02
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781139434195

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Kant's Search for the Supreme Principle of Morality by Samuel J. Kerstein Pdf

At the core of Kant's ethics lies the claim that if there is a supreme principle of morality then it cannot be a principle based on utilitarianism or Aristotelian perfectionism or the Ten Commandments. The only viable candidate for such a principle is the categorical imperative. This book is the most detailed investigation of this claim. It constructs a new, criterial reading of Kant's derivation of one version of the categorical imperative: the Formula of Universal Law. This reading shows this derivation to be far more compelling than contemporary philosophers tend to believe. It also reveals a novel approach to deriving another version of the categorical imperative, the Formula of Humanity, a principle widely considered to be the most attractive Kantian candidate for the supreme principle of morality. This book will be important not just for Kant scholars but for a broad swathe of students of philosophy.

Author : Immanuel Kant,Carl J. Friedrich
Publisher : Modern Library
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1978-08-12
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0394604652

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The Philosophy of Kant by Immanuel Kant,Carl J. Friedrich Pdf

Many contemporaries criticized him for smashing the Age of Reason. Goethe, however, remarked that reading a page of Immanuel Kant was like entering a bright and well-lighted room: The great eighteenth-century philosopher illuminated everything he ever pondered. The twelve essays in this volume reveal Kant's towering importance as an ethical and social thinker as well as his enduring influence on the shape of philosophy. Included are excerpts from Dreams of a Visionary, Prolegomena to Every Future Metaphysics, Metaphysical Foundations of Morals, Critique of Judgement, and Eternal Peace. As Professor Friedrich writes in his introduction to this volume: "The problem of freedom, the freedom of the human personality to unfold and fulfill its higher destiny, is the central issue of all of Kant's philosophizing."

Author : Samuel Kahn
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 75 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2021-04-30
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1108717357

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Kant's Theory of Conscience by Samuel Kahn Pdf

The main body of this Element, about Kant's theory of conscience, is divided into two sections. The first focuses on exegesis of Kant's ethics. One of the overarching theses of this section of the Element is that, although many of Kant's claims about conscience are prima facie inconsistent, a close examination of context generally can dissolve apparent contradictions. The second section of the Element focuses on philosophical issues in Kantian ethics. One of the overarching theses of this section of the Element is that many positions traditionally associated with Kantian ethics, including the denial of moral luck, the nonaccidental rightness condition, and the guise of the objectively good, are at variance with Kant's ethics.

Author : Robert Hanna,Rafael V. Orden Jiménez,Robert Louden
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 498 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2017-01-06
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781443862721

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Kant's Shorter Writings by Robert Hanna,Rafael V. Orden Jiménez,Robert Louden Pdf

This collection highlights the importance of Kant’s shorter writings, which span the entire intellectual career of this seminal thinker. It contrasts with other philosophical studies of Kant’s work, which typically focus on a specific period of his career, and on either his theoretical philosophy or his practical philosophy. These shorter works offer a framework for understanding several central questions of critical philosophy in the context of Kant’s complete corpus of writings. As such, this volume provides a ground-breaking approach to contemporary Kant studies by offering a new interpretive perspective to enable Kant scholars to advance their research projects. At the same time, it allows a general overview of Kant’s work for a broader non-scholarly audience interested in his critical philosophy and its context.

Author : George Tapley Whitney,David Frederick Bowers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 458 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1962
Category : Philosophers
ISBN : UCAL:B4384483

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The Heritage of Kant by George Tapley Whitney,David Frederick Bowers Pdf

Author : Jennifer K. Uleman
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2010-01-21
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781139484466

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An Introduction to Kant's Moral Philosophy by Jennifer K. Uleman Pdf

Immanuel Kant's moral philosophy is one of the most distinctive achievements of the European Enlightenment. At its heart lies what Kant called the 'strange thing': the free, rational, human will. This introduction explores the basis of Kant's anti-naturalist, secular, humanist vision of the human good. Moving from a sketch of the Kantian will, with all its component parts and attributes, to Kant's canonical arguments for his categorical imperative, this introduction shows why Kant thought his moral law the best summary expression of both his own philosophical work on morality and his readers' deepest shared convictions about the good. Kant's central tenets, key arguments, and core values are presented in an accessible and engaging way, making this book ideal for anyone eager to explore the fundamentals of Kant's moral philosophy.

Author : Immanuel Kant
Publisher : Lindhardt og Ringhof
Page : 39 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2020-07-30
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9788726627466

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Kant’s Foundations of Ethics by Immanuel Kant Pdf

These works articulate the most fundamental principles of Kant’s ethical and political world-view. "What is Enlightenment?" (1784) and "Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysics of Morals" (1785) challenge all free people to think about the requirements for self-determination both in our individual lives and in our public and private institutions. Kant’s "Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysics of Morals" is dedicated to the proposition that all people can know what they need to know to be honest, good, wise, and virtuous. The purpose of Kant’s moral philosophy is to help us become aware of the principles that are already contained within us. Innocence and dependence must be replaced with wisdom and good will if we are to avoid being vulnerable and misguided. According to Kant, freedom of thought leads naturally to freedom of action. When that happens, governments begin to treat human beings, not as machines, but as persons with dignity. Immanuel Kant begins "Toward Lasting Peace" by contrasting the realism of practical politicians with the high-minded theories of philosophers who "dream their sweet dreams." His opening line provides a grim reminder that the only alternative to finding a way to avoid the war of each against all is the lasting peace of the graveyard. The advent of total war and the development of nuclear weapons in the twentieth century give Kant’s reflections an urgency he could not have anticipated. Kant published this work in 1795, during the aftermath of the American Revolution and the French Revolution. The high hopes of the European Enlightenment had been dampened by the Reign of Terror in which tens of thousands of people died, and the perpetual cycle of war and temporary armistice seemed to be inescapable. Kant’s essay is best known as an early articulation of the idea of a league of nations that could bring "an end to all hostilities." Today The United Nations continues to pursue that dream, but lasting peace still seems to be wishful thinking. No modern philosopher is more important than Immanuel Kant. His works extend from epistemology and metaphysics to aesthetics, ethics, and political philosophy. His "Critical Philosophy" is developed in three major works: "The Critique of Pure Reason," "The Critique of Practical Reason," and "The Critique of Judgment." A German speaker, he was born in Prussia, an area that is now part of Poland. He never travelled more than 50 miles from his home in Königsberg, but his influence has since pervaded every aspect of Western culture.