Immanuel Kant was a pivotal figure of the Enlightenment whose philosophical work fundamentally reshaped modern thought. He investigated the very limits of human knowledge, proposing that understanding how we think allows us to pose meaningful questions about the nature of reality. Kant sought to bridge the divide between rationalism and empiricism, arguing that reason without experience is prone to illusion, while experience without the structure of reason remains subjective. His work laid the groundwork for extensive debates in metaphysics, ethics, and aesthetics, and his legacy continues to influence major philosophical traditions to this day.
Featuring previously unavailable works by Kant, this collection includes new translations of his significant contributions to natural science. It provides a unique opportunity to explore his ideas and theories that have shaped philosophical thought, offering insights into his approach to understanding the natural world. This compilation is essential for those interested in Kant's influence on science and philosophy.
This book presents the sole English translation of newly edited transcriptions of Kant's lectures on anthropology, delivered from 1772 to 1789. It offers insights into Kant's thoughts on human nature, society, and the philosophical underpinnings of anthropology during the Enlightenment period, making it a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of philosophy and history.
The book features scholarly translations of Kant's controversial writings that aim to popularize and defend his seminal work, the Critique of Pure Reason. It delves into the philosophical arguments and context surrounding Kant's ideas, offering insights into his thought process and the significance of his critiques. Through these translations, readers gain access to Kant's defense of his theories, enhancing their understanding of his impact on modern philosophy.
This translation presents Kant's advanced thoughts on the philosophy of natural science, exploring his insights into the nature of scientific inquiry and the principles underlying natural phenomena. It delves into his critiques and theories, offering a fresh perspective on his contributions to scientific philosophy. Readers will encounter a nuanced understanding of Kant's intellectual evolution and how it relates to contemporary scientific discourse.
"One of the greatest problems of education," Kant observes, "is how to unite submission to the necessary restraint with the child's capability of exercising his free will." He explores potential solutions to this dilemma, stressing the necessity of treating children as children and not as miniature adults. His positive outlook on the effects of education include a conviction that human nature could be continually improved; to achieve this end, he advocated that pedagogy, the science of education, be raised to academic status and studied at a university level — an innovative notion for the 18th century.
The book offers a comprehensive translation of the notes and fragments that remained after Kant's death in 1804, providing valuable insights into his philosophical thoughts and theories. It serves as a critical resource for understanding Kant's intellectual legacy and the development of his ideas, shedding light on the nuances of his work that may have been overlooked in previous translations.
Vol. 1: Critique of Pure Reason; Vol. 2: Critique of Practical Reason; Vol. 3: Critique of Judgment
The translation of this philosophical work by Pluhar is celebrated for its exceptional accuracy and fluency, showcasing a deep understanding of both English and German. Pluhar avoids rigid, literal translations, instead focusing on conveying the text's meaning through careful reading and skilled writing. His approach ensures that the nuances of Kant's original ideas are preserved, making this version a standout in contemporary English translations of Kant's work.
The first facing-page German-English edition of the Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals, Kant's central contribution to modern moral philosophy.
This volume is part of the first comprehensive English edition of Immanuel Kant's works, aiming to provide translations from the best modern German edition in a uniform format for scholars. The complete edition will encompass all of Kant's published writings and a selection of unpublished works, including the Opus postumum, Nachlass, lectures, and correspondence. Kant's views on logic are pivotal in his critical writings, notably the Critique of Pure Reason. Since he published only one brief essay on logic, understanding his perspectives requires examining texts from his logic lectures. This volume features three previously untranslated transcripts of Kant's logic lectures: the Blumberg Logic from the 1770s, the Vienna Logic (with the newly discovered Hechsel Logic) from the early 1780s, and the Dohna-Wundlacken Logic from the early 1790s. Additionally, it includes a new translation of the Jasche Logic, compiled at Kant's request and published in 1800. These texts illuminate Kant's evolving views on logic, its relationship with other disciplines, and key concepts central to his philosophy. They also portray Kant as a popular and influential lecturer. The volume contains substantial editorial apparatus, including a general introduction, linguistic and factual notes, glossaries of key terms, and a concordance linking Kant's lectures to George Frederick Meier's Excerpts from the Doctrine of Reason.