Synopses & Reviews
ImmanuelKant is undoubtedly one of the most important thinkers in the history ofphilosophy. He is also notoriously difficult for beginners to understand. Starting with Kant offers a genuinelyaccessible introduction to the metaphysics, theory of knowledge, and moralphilosophy of this hugely influential figure. It assumes no prior acquaintancewith his ideas. Thematicallystructured, the book opens with a completely non-technical overview of thedevelopment of Kant's mature thought, resulting in a wide-ranging understandingof his famous and ground breaking 'Copernican revolution in metaphysics'. Thebook evaluates the basic framework of his metaphysical outlook, and sets outits implications for his theory of knowledge and moral philosophy. Kant'sposition in these fields is related to other philosophers of his period so thata number of his seminal ideas can be clearly understood through an appreciationof their opposing views. This is the ideal introduction for anyone coming tothe work of his hugely important thinker for the first time.
Synopsis
A new introduction to Kant, guiding the student through the key concepts of his work by examining the overall development of his ideas.
Table of Contents
Preface \ Abbreviations and Conventions \ Chronology \ General Introduction: Kant's Copernican \
Part I: The Revolution in Metaphysics Critique of Pure Reason \ 1.The Transcendental Aesthetic: Space, Time, and Mathematics \ 2.The Transcendental Analytic: Our Experience of Nature \ 3. The Transcendental Dialectic: The Limits of Pure \
Part II: The Revolution in Ethics Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals and Critique of Practical Reason \ 4. The Moral Law and Categorical \ 5. Can Reason Motivate the Will? \ 6. The Highest Good and why it requires the Existence of God and the Immortality of the Soul as well as Freedom of the Will \ Bibliography \ Index