Facts of Consciousness (eBook)

Johann Gottlieb Fichte (Autor)

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2022
133 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654716560-6 (EAN)

Infos

In "Facts of Consciousness," Johann Gottlieb Fichte presents a pivotal exploration of self-awareness and the nature of consciousness that significantly influenced the development of German idealism. Written in the early 19th century, the book employs a rigorous, philosophical style characterized by dialectical reasoning and introspective inquiry. Fichte probes deeply into the processes of thought, subjectivity, and the role of the self in constructing knowledge, often challenging prevailing empiricist notions and emphasizing the significance of the individual's active engagement with their own consciousness. Fichte, a prominent philosopher of the Enlightenment, was greatly influenced by the ideas of Immanuel Kant, particularly the critical examination of the faculties of human understanding. His commitment to the principles of freedom and autonomy stems from his own experiences and the socio-political upheavals of his time, motivating him to seek a philosophical grounding for personal agency within a collective context. This backdrop informed Fichte's conviction that human consciousness is not a passive receiver of sensations but an active participant in the formation of knowledge and reality. "Facts of Consciousness" is a must-read for anyone intrigued by philosophical discourses surrounding self and consciousness. It offers profound insights into the nature of individual perception and serves as a crucial text for understanding the evolution of modern philosophical thought. Whether you are a philosopher, student, or avid reader of intellectual history, Fichte's work will enrich your comprehension of the self and its relation to the world.

Autor

Johann Gottlieb Fichte (1762-1814) was a German philosopher, a founding figure of the philosophical movement known as German idealism, which developed from the theoretical and ethical writings of Immanuel Kant. Recognized as a key figure in the development of German idealism and transcendental philosophy, Fichte's work has had a profound impact on the trajectory of German philosophy. Fichte's 'Facts of Consciousness' is a significant text that explores the nature of self-awareness and the structure of human knowledge from a first-person standpoint, reflecting his deep engagement with issues of epistemology and metaphysics. His approach is characterized by a rigorous analysis of the conditions for the possibility of experience and the active role of the self in the construction of knowledge. Fichte's philosophy is marked by an emphasis on the practical aspects of human life and the determination of the will, advancing Kant's ideas about the importance of freedom and moral autonomy. His work has been instrumental in laying the groundwork for later philosophers such as Schelling, Hegel, and the existentialists, who have engaged with and expanded upon his original insights. Fichte's contributions remain a subject of scholarly interest, and his texts continue to be studied for their innovative approaches to understanding consciousness and subjectivity.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 10.8.2022
• Übersetzer: Adolph Ernst Kroeger
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Natur / Ökologie
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie ► Philosophie des Mittelalters
• Schlagworte: 1810s works • Author's philosophical views • cognitive faculties philosophy • dense philosophical style • earth sciences • enlightenment era • epistemology and self • epistemology study • Europe • Fichtean philosophy • Fichte consciousness • Fichte's moral autonomy • Geography • German Idealism • German idealist thought • German philosophy • Germany • idealism • idealism and consciousness • intellectual intuition • Johann Gottlieb Fichte works • metaphysical exploration • metaphysical inquiry • mind-body connection • nature of thought • ontological exploration • perception theory • philosophical exploration • philosophical inquiry • Philosophy • Philosophy of mind • Physical Sciences • self-awareness in philosophy • self-awareness theories • subjective experience • subjective experience analysis • transcendental consciousness • Transcendental philosophy • Translations • Works originally in German