Editors:
- Offers an accessibly structured approach to the most significant aspects of Kant’s varied philosophical insights
- Expands enquiry outside of themes explored by Kant to examine the impact of his groundbreaking work on intellectual history more broadly
- Provides a fresh platform for debate, through the inclusion of work by well-established as well as more junior scholars, on the relevance of Kant’s philosophy to contemporary work in metaphysics and ethics
Part of the book series: Palgrave Handbooks in German Idealism (PHGI)
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Table of contents (36 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Biographical and Historical Background
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Front Matter
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Logic
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Front Matter
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Relation between Theoretical and Practical Reason
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Front Matter
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About this book
This remarkably comprehensive Handbook provides a multifaceted yet carefully crafted investigation into the work of Immanuel Kant, one of the greatest philosophers the world has ever seen. With original contributions from leading international scholars in the field, this authoritative volume first sets Kant’s work in its biographical and historical context. It then proceeds to explain and evaluate his revolutionary work in metaphysics and epistemology, logic, ethics, aesthetics, philosophy of science, philosophy of religion, political philosophy, philosophy of history, philosophy of education, and anthropology.
Key Features:
• Draws attention to the foundations of Kant’s varied philosophical insights — transcendental idealism, logic, and the bridge between theoretical and practical reason
• Considers hitherto neglected topics such as sexuality and the philosophy of education• Explores the immense impact of his ground-breakingwork on subsequent intellectual movements
Serving as a touchstone for meaningful discussion about Kant’s philosophical and historical importance, this definitive Handbook is essential reading for Kant scholars who want to keep abreast of the field and for advanced students wishing to explore the frontiers of the subject.
Reviews
Selected by Choice magazine as an Outstanding Academic Title for 2018
“A new generation of Kant scholars is on the rise, and this beautifully printed and consummately edited scholarly collection announces their ascendancy with distinctive fanfare. … The essays are extremely readable, impeccably annotated, and abundantly resourceful, so they will be useful both for novice readers finding their way through Kant’s notoriously difficult thicket of concepts and for established scholars seeking reference points sure to spark renewed debate. … Researchers in particular will find this book a critical touchstone.” (J. G. Moore, Choice, Vol. 55 (12), August, 2018)
“This volume is a tour de force. It is of interest not only for Kant specialists, but for anyone interested in philosophy. It offers accessible, in-depth discussions, not only of the more abstract, conceptual aspects of Kant’s work; but also of Kant’s rich exploration of the human condition. Contributions are from seasoned Kant scholars as well as newer voices in Kant scholarship, drawn from all over the world. The volume will remain a landmark for decades to come.” (Béatrice Longuenesse, Silver Professor of Philosophy, New York University, and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, USA)“Anyone – undergraduate or graduate, specialist or non-specialist – wanting to know the current scholarship on Kant needs this book. These essays reveal the context, aims, methods, arguments, and results of Kant’s philosophizing in a way that highlights the continuing interpretive controversies. With top scholars writing on nearly every topic in Kant, this collection isideal.” (Frederick Rauscher, Professor of Philosophy, Michigan State University, USA)
Editors and Affiliations
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Central Washington University, Ellensburg, USA
Matthew C. Altman
About the editor
Matthew C. Altman is Professor of Philosophy and Chair of the Philosophy & Religious Studies Department at Central Washington University, USA. He is the author of A Companion to Kant’s “Critique of Pure Reason” (2008) and Kant and Applied Ethics (2011), co-author of The Fractured Self in Freud and German Philosophy (2013), and editor of The Palgrave Handbook of German Idealism (2014).
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: The Palgrave Kant Handbook
Editors: Matthew C. Altman
Series Title: Palgrave Handbooks in German Idealism
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-54656-2
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan London
eBook Packages: Religion and Philosophy, Philosophy and Religion (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2017
Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-137-54655-5Published: 23 January 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-1-137-54656-2Published: 11 December 2017
Series ISSN: 2634-6230
Series E-ISSN: 2634-6249
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XLIV, 851
Number of Illustrations: 4 b/w illustrations, 2 illustrations in colour
Topics: History of Philosophy, German Idealism, Political Philosophy, Social Philosophy, Epistemology, Ethics