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Focusing on German Idealism, this volume explores the evolution of philosophical thought from Kant to Fichte and Schelling. John Sallis offers insightful interpretations of key texts, emphasizing themes of freedom, the subject-object relationship, and the imagination. The book begins with Kant's philosophy and its reception, followed by an in-depth analysis of Fichte's Wissenschaftslehre and Schelling's contributions. Sallis's clear exposition and relevance to contemporary philosophy make this work appealing to both general readers and specialists.

Focusing on Martin Heidegger's Being and Time, this volume compiles John Sallis's lectures from two different academic years, providing a comprehensive synthesis of his teachings. The significant gap between the two courses allows for a nuanced understanding of Heidegger's work, reflecting on the developments in the field during that time. Aimed at both students and advanced scholars, this collection enhances accessibility to Heidegger's complex ideas while fostering deeper engagement with his philosophy.

Nietzsche's Voices , the latest volume of John Sallis's Collected Writings, presents his two-semester lecture course on Nietzsche offered in the Philosophy Department of Duquesne University during the school year 1971-72. "Nietzsche is easy to read; his is apparently the easiest of all the great philosophies. Yet the easy intelligibility is deceptive. Nietzsche's writings make us believe we have understood when in fact we have not. His philosophy is actually the exact opposite of easy," says Sallis. He first discusses Nietzsche's life and the relevance of the classical Greeks to his thought. Then, in invigorating detail, Sallis discusses Nietzsche's views on truth, morality, and the death of God. The final lecture covers Thus Spoke Zarathustra, Nietzsche's influential but highly debated work of philosophical fiction. Nietzsche's Voices represents an essential introduction to the thought of Friedrich Nietzsche, as presented by one of today's most significant philosophers.

The book explores the philosophical discourse surrounding the assertion of metaphysics' end, a claim originating with Hegel. It delves into the meaning and implications of this closure, examining how contemporary thinkers engage with and challenge this notion. Through critical analysis, it addresses the significance of metaphysics in modern philosophy and the debates it incites regarding the nature of reality and existence.

Ethicality and Imagination is the astounding conclusion to John Sallis's landmark trilogy launched with Force of Imagination and Logic of Imagination. In this new work, Sallis embarks on an unforgettable voyage spanning the cosmos and delving deep into what makes us human. If the first two works consider the question of being and thinking, respectively, the third and culminating volume takes up the question of action. In a series of highly original and always provocative meditations, Sallis articulates the way humans are rooted in their abodes yet not determined by them. Ethicality and Imagination develops a new approach to the relation of the imagination to literature, ethics, political thought, and recent discoveries in astrophysics. It represents a brilliant conclusion to one of the most exciting works of thinking in the Continental school in recent decades.

Brilliantly original, Sallis's close readings of Plato's dialogues are grounded in the original passages and illuminate the overarching themes that drive the dialogues.

Engaging with both contemporary and ancient philosophical themes, this work offers valuable insights for readers interested in the evolution of philosophical thought, particularly regarding Plato's influence. It presents a thorough examination of key concepts, encouraging deep reflection and serious consideration from scholars and enthusiasts alike.

This volume makes Kant accessible to students, while the most advanced scholars will profit from it.

This latest philosophical text by John Sallis is inspired by the work of contemporary Chinese painter Cao Jun. It carries out a series of philosophical reflections on nature, art, and music by taking up Cao Jun's art and thought, with a focus on questions of the elemental.

"Being and Logos" is . . . a philosophical adventure of rare inspiration. . . . Its power to illuminate the text . . . , its ecumenicity of inspiration, its methodological rigor, its originality, and its philosophical profundity--all together make it one of the few philosophical interpretations that the philosopher will want to re-read along with the dialogues themselves. A superadded gift is the author's prose, which is a model of lucidity and grace." --International Philosophical Quarterly "Being and Logos is highly recommended for those who wish to learn how a thoughtful scholar approaches Platonic dialogues as well as for those who wish to consider a serious discussion of some basic themes in the dialogues." --The Academic Reviewer