Kant: Anthropology from a Pragmatic Point of View (Cambridge Texts in the History of Philosophy) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 052185556X ISBN 13: 9780521855563

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2006

Synopsis

Anthropology from a Pragmatic Point of View essentially reflects the last lectures Kant gave for his annual course in anthropology, which he taught from 1772 until his retirement in 1796. The lectures were published in 1798, with the largest first printing of any of Kant's works. Intended for a broad audience, they reveal not only Kant's unique contribution to the newly emerging discipline of anthropology, but also his desire to offer students a practical view of the world and of humanity's place in it. With its focus on what the human being 'as a free-acting being makes of himself or can and should make of himself,' the Anthropology also offers readers an application of some central elements of Kant's philosophy. This volume offers an annotated translation of the text by Robert B. Louden, together with an introduction by Manfred Kuehn that explores the context and themes of the lectures.

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Book Description

Anthropology from a Pragmatic Point of View reveals not only Kant's unique contribution to the newly emerging discipline of anthropology, but also his desire to offer students a practical view of the world and of humanity's place in it. This volume offers an annotated translation of the text.

About the Author

Robert B. Louden is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Southern Maine.

Manfred Kuehn is Professor of Philosophy at Boston University.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 052185556X
• ISBN 13: 9780521855563
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 288
• Editor: Louden Robert B., Kuehn Manfred