Kant (The Routledge Philosophers)
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In this updated edition of his outstanding introduction to Kant, Paul Guyer uses Kant’s central conception of autonomy as the key to his thought. Beginning with a helpful overview of Kant’s life and times, Guyer introduces Kant’s metaphysics and epistemology, carefully explaining his arguments about the nature of space, time and experience in his most influential but difficult work, The Critique of Pure Reason . He offers an explanation and critique of Kant’s famous theory of transcendental idealism and shows how much of Kant’s philosophy is independent of this controversial doctrine. He then examines Kant’s moral philosophy, his celebrated ‘categorical imperative’ and his theories of duty, freedom of will and political rights. This section of the work has been substantially revised to clarify the relation between Kant’s conceptions of "internal" and "external" freedom. In his treatments of Kant’s aesthetics and teleology, Guyer focuses on their relation to human freedom and happiness. Finally, he considers Kant’s view that the development of human autonomy is the only goal that we can conceive for both natural and human history. Including a chronology, glossary, chapter summaries and up-to-date further reading, Kant, second edition is an ideal introduction to this demanding yet pivotal figure in the history of philosophy, and essential reading for all students of philosophy. Review: Difficult but a must. - Even reading a guide of a specialist like Guyer’s, Kant persists to be difficult. But when someone interested in history, like me, understands Kant, even in the general sense, all the subjects of the 18 and 19 centuries will become much interesting. Review: The two editions are the same. - Was the same as the second edition that I already have.
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A**H
Difficult but a must.
Even reading a guide of a specialist like Guyer’s, Kant persists to be difficult. But when someone interested in history, like me, understands Kant, even in the general sense, all the subjects of the 18 and 19 centuries will become much interesting.
M**S
The two editions are the same.
Was the same as the second edition that I already have.
K**V
Outstanding survey and critique of Kant's corpus
Kant is difficult for many to read (at least for me) and he wrote many tomes over his long life. What makes Guyer's book outstanding is that he provides a very holistic treatment of Kant's thought, chronologically--book by book--and connects them in a very satisfying way. He is sympathetic to Kant, but he is not shy about pointing out shortcomings and inconsistencies. He writes very well. His extensive scholarly knowledge does not impair its clarity and readability. After reading this book, you will appreciate what a genius Kant was, and how humane his message, which continues to resonate today. If you want to know why humans are drawn to conspiracy theories, delusions and other "over-reaches" of the rational mind, Kant helps a lot. Kant's thoughts on morality are profound. I highly recommend this book!
J**I
Getting to know Kant
Kant's philosophy is difficult at best of times. Paul Guyer's book goes a long way towards a deeper understanding of Kant's philosophy. I bought the book in the hope of a better understanding of Kant's epistemology and also of his moral philosophy. I was not disappointed. I recommend the book to second or third year undergraduate student as well as to post-graduate students who are interested in Kant. Nevertheless, I believe that even the professional philosopher, not yet acquainted with Kant, will profit from Guyer's book as well. As a matter of fact, I recommend it to undergraduates as well as postgraduates especially of the biological sciences. Kant's epistemology should prove of great interest in these sciences. One just has to look at the writings of the scientist Konrad Lorenz who was thoroughly acquainted with Kant, to understand my last remark. I recommend this book wholeheartedly!
R**N
Kant is a very difficult philosopher to understand and I ...
Kant is a very difficult philosopher to understand and I was taking a short course where the lecturer spoke very quickly and this book did enable me to have some understanding of the topics he was dealing with
N**A
a great book
a great book with lots of questions! One may get confused through reading. But when one keep reading and thinking, the book will help a lot!
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