German Idealism: An Anthology and Guide

ISBN: 0226616738

Author: O'Connor, Brian

Condition: New

Beginning with the publication of Kants Critique of Pure Reason and extending through to Hegels death, the period known as German Idealism signaled the end of an epoch of rationalism, empiricism, and enlightenment-and the beginning of a new critical period of philosophy. The most comprehensive anthology of this vital tradition to date, German Idealism brings together an expansive selection of readings from the traditions major figures like Kant, Hegel, Fichte, and Schelling.Arranged thematically into sections on topics such as the relationships between self and knowledge, freedom and morality, law and state, and nature and science, to name a few, German Idealism discloses many of the contrasts that helped to differentiate each of the traditions key thinkers. Each expertly translated text comes with an editorial introduction to guide readers through many of the problems the texts specifically deal with, as well as their historical context.The most accessible and expansive introduction to German Idealism ever, this anthology will be hailed by instructors and scholars as the most dependable guide to the tradition for years to come.