The Philosophy of the Young Kant: The Precritical Project

by Martin Schonfeld

Overview

This intellectual biography of Immanuel Kant's early years-- from 1746 when he wrote his first book, to 1766 when he lost his faith in metaphysics --makes an outstanding contribution to Kant scholarship. Schönfeld meticulously examines most of Kant's early works, summarizes their content, and exhibits their shortcomings and strengths. He places the early theories in their historical context and describes the scientific discoveries and philosophical innovations that distinguish Kant's pre-critical works. Schönfeld argues that these works were all aspects of a single project carried out by Kant to reconcile metaphysical and scientific perspectives and combine them into a coherent model of nature.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780190285166
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	10/12/2000
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	976 KB

About the Author

University of South Florida, Tampa

Editorial Reviews

"Schonfeld's grasp of the history of science is impressive, and his reconstructions of the young Kant's historical context are meticulous and instructive. By persuasively illustrating the inner logic of Kant's early development, Schonfeld's clear, well-organized, and copiously annotated book makes an important contribution to Kant scholarship."—The Review of Metaphysics

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