Synopses & Reviews
Kant's views on logic and logical theory play an important role in his critical writings, especially the Critique of Pure Reason. However, since he published only one short essay on the subject, we must turn to the texts derived from his logic lectures to understand his views. The present volume includes three previously untranslated transcripts of Kant's logic lectures: also included is a new translation of the Jasche Logic, compiled at Kant's request and published in 1800. Together these texts provide a rich source of evidence for Kant's evolving views on logic, on the relations between logic and other disciplines, and on a variety of topics (e.g. analysis and synthesis) central to Kant's mature philosophy. They also provide a portrait of Kant as lecturer, a role in which he was both popular and influential.
Synopsis
'Kant\'s views on logic and logical theory play an important part in his critical writings, especially in the Critique of Pure Reason. This volume includes three previously untranslated transcripts of Kant\'s logic lectures: the Blomberg Logic (1770s); the Vienna Logic supplemented by the recently discovered Hechsel Logic (1780s); and the Dohna-Wundlacken Logic (1790s). Also included is a new translation of the Jäsche Logic, compiled at Kant\'s request from his lectures and published in 1800. Hb ISBN (1992): 0-521-36013-7'
Table of Contents
General editors' preface; Acknowledgements; Translator's introduction; Part I. The Blomberg logic; Part II. A. The Vienna logic B. The Hechsel logic (in part); Part III. The Dohna-Wundlacken logic; Part IV. The Jäsche logic; Part V. Appendixes.