Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Kant on Judgment
1st Edition
Published on 7. May 2007
312 pages
978-1-134-46190-5 (ISBN)
Description
Kant's Critique of Judgment is one of the most important texts in the history of modern aesthetics. This GuideBook discusses the Third Critique section by section, and introduces and assesses:
Kant's life and the background of the Critique of Judgment
the ideas and text of the Critique of Judgment, including a critical explanation of Kant's theories of natural beauty
the continuing relevance of Kant's work to contemporary philosophy and aesthetics.
This GuideBook is an accessible introduction to a notoriously difficult work and will be essential reading for students of Kant and aesthetics.
Kant's life and the background of the Critique of Judgment
the ideas and text of the Critique of Judgment, including a critical explanation of Kant's theories of natural beauty
the continuing relevance of Kant's work to contemporary philosophy and aesthetics.
This GuideBook is an accessible introduction to a notoriously difficult work and will be essential reading for students of Kant and aesthetics.
Reviews / Votes
'This is a superb treatment of Kant's Third Critique in its entirety - in depth, in careful analysis, and in understanding in a way not articulated by others of the integration of Kant's aesthetic theory with the rest of his philosophy.' - Donald W. Crawford, University of California, Santa Barbara, USA 'This is a superb treatment of Kant's Third Critique in its entirety - in depth, in careful analysis...' - Donald W. Crawford, University of California, Santa Barbara, USA'The clarity of Wicks's presentation and analysis will prove invaluable to all students and teachers of Kant's text.' - Rachel Zuckert, Northwestern University, Illinois, USA
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
File size
1,94 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-134-46190-5 (9781134461905)
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Robert Wicks
Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Kant on Judgment
Book
02/2007
1st Edition
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Robert Wicks
Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Kant on Judgment
Book
02/2007
1st Edition
Routledge
€45.00
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Person
Robert Wicks is Associate Professor in Philosophy at the University of Auckland, New Zealand.
Content
Preface. Introduction 1. The Pleasure in Pure Beauty 2. The Sublime and the Infinite 3. The Fine Arts and Creative Genius 4. Beauty's Confirmation of Science and Morality 5. Living Organisms, God and Intelligent Design. Conclusion: The Music of the Spheres and the Idealization of Reason
