Immanuel <strong>Kant</strong> 17241804 is arguably the most influential of the EnlightenmentPhilosophers. In this outstanding introduction Paul Guyer introduce... » 

Immanuel Kant 17241804 is arguably the most influential of the EnlightenmentPhilosophers. In this outstanding introduction Paul Guyer introduces andassesses all the major aspects of Kants thought.Beginning with a helpful overview of Kants life and times Guyer introducesthe Copernican revolution Kant brought about in metaphysics and epistemologycarefully introducing his arguments about the nature of experience space andtime in his most influential but difficult work The Critique of Pure Reason.He gives a muchneeded explanation of Kants famous theory of transcendentalidealism a cornerstone of his philosophy as a whole.He then examines Kants moral philosophy clearly explaining Kants celebratedcategorical imperative and his theories of duty freedom of the will andrights. Finally he covers Kants aesthetics in particular his arguments aboutthe nature of beauty and the sublime and their relation to human freedom andhappiness.A concluding chapter considers Kants legacy and his influence on the shape ofcontemporary philosophy.Kant is an ideal starting point for anyone coming to the philosopher for thefirst time as well as those studying Kant in related disciplines. «