The Collected Works of Immanuel Kant (eBook)

Immanuel Kant (Autor)

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2022
820 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654739168-5 (EAN)

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The Collected Works of Immanuel Kant presents a comprehensive anthology of Kant's groundbreaking philosophical oeuvre, encompassing critical contributions to metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, and aesthetics. With a unique blend of dense rational argumentation and profound insights into human nature, Kant challenges readers to navigate the complexities of morality and the limits of human understanding. His categorical imperative and the notion of the 'thing-in-itself' form pivotal elements of his thought, reflecting the Enlightenment's quest for knowledge while simultaneously acknowledging the inherent constraints of reason. Written in the characteristic style of the German Idealist movement, these works invite rigorous engagement and reflection. Immanuel Kant, a central figure in the history of Western philosophy, was born in 1724 in Königsberg, Prussia. His intellectual endeavors were shaped by the tumultuous context of the Enlightenment, where he sought to reconcile empirical knowledge with rationalist traditions. His lifelong dedication to philosophy and the systematic exploration of metaphysical issues directly influenced his writings, leading him to articulate a moral framework that has enduring relevance. This collection is an essential resource for anyone seeking to delve into Kantian thought, offering invaluable insights into questions of morality, epistemology, and human autonomy. Its rich content is a must-read for philosophers, students, and general readers eager to explore the profound implications of Kant's ideas in contemporary discourse.

Autor

Immanuel Kant (1724–1804), a central figure in modern philosophy, was born in Königsberg, Prussia. Renowned for his comprehensive and systematic work in epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, and aesthetics, Kant's philosophy is epitomized by the critical investigation of reason itself. His seminal work, 'Critique of Pure Reason' (1781), seeks to understand the limits and scope of human knowledge, positing that while much of our experience is structured by our mental faculties, there are fundamental limits to what we can comprehend. This critical approach inaugurated a new era of philosophical inquiry, often referred to as the Copernican Revolution in philosophy, signifying the paradigm shift to a new method of thinking about knowledge and reality. Kant's ethical theory, primarily presented in 'Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals' (1785) and 'Critique of Practical Reason' (1788), introduces the notion of the categorical imperative, an ethical guideline by which all actions can be judged. His later works, such as 'Critique of Judgment' (1790), explore aesthetics and teleology. Kant's 'The Collected Works' encompass these important texts and others, offering a comprehensive view of his thought. His rigorous analysis of the faculties of human understanding and moral reasoning has had a profound and lasting influence on myriad philosophical disciplines and continues to be a central topic of study in contemporary philosophical education.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 13.11.2022
• Übersetzer: J. M. D. Meiklejohn, J. H. Bernard, T. K. Abbot
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie ► Philosophie der Neuzeit
• Schlagworte: 18th century philosophy • Arthur Schopenhauer • Bertrand Russell • Categorical imperative • critical examinations • Critique of Pure Reason • Edmund Burke • Enlightenment philosophy • Enlightenment thinkers • Epistemological inquiry • ethical imperatives • Friedrich Nietzsche • georg hegel • German Idealism books • Human cognition • Human Understanding • Immanuel Kant philosophy • Intellectual history • Jean-Jacques Rousseau • John Locke • Kantian aesthetics • kantian ethics • Kant's categorical imperative • Karl Marx • knowledge theories • metaphysical exploration • Metaphysics ethics • metaphysics of morals • Modern philosophical discourse • moral law • Moral Philosophy • philosophical classics • Plato • rationalism empiricism • Rationalism vs. empiricism • Rene Descartes • systematic reasoning • Transcendental idealism