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Title: The Philosophy of Immanuel Kant

Credits: Produced by Al Haines

Summary: "The Philosophy of Immanuel Kant" by A. D. Lindsay is a philosophical examination written in the early 20th century. This work offers an overview of Immanuel Kant's significant contributions to modern philosophy, particularly focusing on his critical philosophy and the key concepts found in his major works, including the "Critique of Pure Reason." The book is intended to introduce readers to Kant's thoughts, exploring the problems he addresses and the foundational ideas of his philosophy. At the start of this text, Lindsay sets the stage by discussing the dichotomy between Kant's uneventful personal life and his profound intellectual contributions during a politically and socially transformative era. He introduces Kant's notion of "criticism" as an exploration of knowledge and reason, emphasizing that Kant's approach was to assess the capabilities and limitations of human thought, particularly regarding metaphysics, ethics, and scientific understanding. The opening also outlines the structure of the upcoming chapters, preparing readers for a methodical exploration of Kant's philosophy, which includes discussions on synthetic a priori judgments, the nature of space and time, and the interplay between reason and empirical observation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 55.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Creator: Lindsay, A. D. (Alexander Dunlop), 1879-1952

EBook No.: 47880

Published: Jan 5, 2015

Downloads: 286

Language: English

Subject: Kant, Immanuel, 1724-1804

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: The Philosophy of Immanuel Kant

Credits: Produced by Al Haines

Summary: "The Philosophy of Immanuel Kant" by A. D. Lindsay is a philosophical examination written in the early 20th century. This work offers an overview of Immanuel Kant's significant contributions to modern philosophy, particularly focusing on his critical philosophy and the key concepts found in his major works, including the "Critique of Pure Reason." The book is intended to introduce readers to Kant's thoughts, exploring the problems he addresses and the foundational ideas of his philosophy. At the start of this text, Lindsay sets the stage by discussing the dichotomy between Kant's uneventful personal life and his profound intellectual contributions during a politically and socially transformative era. He introduces Kant's notion of "criticism" as an exploration of knowledge and reason, emphasizing that Kant's approach was to assess the capabilities and limitations of human thought, particularly regarding metaphysics, ethics, and scientific understanding. The opening also outlines the structure of the upcoming chapters, preparing readers for a methodical exploration of Kant's philosophy, which includes discussions on synthetic a priori judgments, the nature of space and time, and the interplay between reason and empirical observation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 55.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Creator: Lindsay, A. D. (Alexander Dunlop), 1879-1952

EBook No.: 47880

Published: Jan 5, 2015

Downloads: 286

Language: English

Subject: Kant, Immanuel, 1724-1804

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.