Immanuel Kant (SUNY series in Ethical Theory) - Hardcover

Höffe, Otfried

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0791420930 ISBN 13: 9780791420935

Publisher: State University of New York Press, 1994

Synopsis

In this book, Hoffe gives a clear, understandable description of Kant's philosophical development and influence, and he sets forth Kant's main ideas from the Critique of Pure Reason and the ethics to the philosophy of law, history, religion, and art. In his critical treatment, Hoffe shows why Kant's philosophy continues to be relevant and challenging to us today.

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Review:

"This book is an excellent introduction to Kant, with lots of details that make it of interest and value even to specialists. It is written to answer a real need in the current literature, and it succeeds admirably." -- Karl Ameriks, University of Notre Dame

"The book gives a very clear and complete overview of the essential elements of Kant's philosophy, as well as an account of his life and of his effects on future thought." -- Thomas Pogge, Columbia University

About the Author:

Otfried Hoffe is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Tubingen. His books include Praktische Philosophie--Das Modell des Aristoteles; Strategien der Humanitat; Ethik und Politik; Sittlich-politische Diskurse; Politische Gerechtigkeit; "Den Staat braucht selbst ein Volk von Teufeln"; Kategorische Rechtsprinzipien; and Die Moral als Preis der Moderne.

About this edition

• Publisher: State University of New York Press
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0791420930
• ISBN 13: 9780791420935
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 304