Kant

In this updated edition of his outstanding introduction to Kant Paul Guyer uses Kantâs central conception of autonomy as the key to his thought. Beginning with a helpful overview of Kantâs life and times Guyer introduces Kantâs metaphysics and epistemology carefully explaining his arguments about the nature of space time and experience in his most influential but difficult work The Critique of Pure Reason. He offers an explanation and critique of Kantâs famous theory of transcendental idealism and shows how much of Kantâs philosophy is independent of this controversial doctrine. He then examines Kantâs moral philosophy his celebrated âcategorical imperativeâ and his theories of duty freedom of will and political rights. This section of the work has been substantially revised to clarify the relation between Kantâs conceptions of internal and external freedom. In his treatments of Kantâs aesthetics and teleology Guyer focuses on their relation to human freedom and happiness. Finally he considers Kantâs view that the development of human autonomy is the only goal that we can conceive for both natural and human history. Including a chronology glossary chapter summaries and up-to-date further reading Kant second edition is an ideal introduction to this demanding yet pivotal figure in the history of philosophy and essential reading for all students of philosophy. . Language: English