Routledge Philosophy Guidebook to Kant and the Critique of Pure ReasonKant's Critique of Pure Reason is arguably the single most important work in western philosophy. The book introduces and assesses: * Kant's life and background of the Critique of Pure Reason Ideal for anyone coming to Kant's thought for the first time. This guide will be vital reading for all students of Kant in philosophy. |
Contents
Chapter 1 The problem of metaphysics | 1 |
Chapter 2 The possibility of objects | 18 |
Chapter 3 How are synthetic a priori judgements possible? The Introduction | 34 |
Chapter 4 The sensible conditions of objects The Aesthetic | 43 |
Chapter 5 Transcendental idealism | 57 |
Chapter 6 The conceptual conditions of objects The Analytic | 75 |
Chapter 7 Unknowable objects The Dialectic | 136 |
Chapter 8 The meaning of transcendental idealism | 175 |
Chapter 9 The complete Critical system The Canon of Pure Reason | 199 |
Chapter 10 The reception and influence of the Critique | 212 |
Bibliography | 226 |
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Routledge Philosophy Guidebook to Kant and the Critique of Pure Reason Sebastian Gardner Limited preview - 1999 |
Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Kant and the Critique of Pure Reason Sebastian Gardner Limited preview - 2003 |
Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Kant and the Critique of Pure Reason Sebastian Gardner Limited preview - 2003 |
Common terms and phrases
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