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Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Kant on Judgment Robert Wicks (University of Auckland, New Zealand)

Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Kant on Judgment By Robert Wicks (University of Auckland, New Zealand)

Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Kant on Judgment by Robert Wicks (University of Auckland, New Zealand)

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This book, ideal for anyone coming to Kant's Critique of Judgment for the first time, introduces this philosophical classic and places it in its historical context, showing its relevance to major issues in contemporary aesthetics.

Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Kant on Judgment Summary

Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Kant on Judgment by Robert Wicks (University of Auckland, New Zealand)

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.

Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Kant on Judgment Reviews

'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

About Robert Wicks (University of Auckland, New Zealand)

Robert Wicks is Associate Professor in Philosophy at the University of Auckland, New Zealand.

Table of Contents

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

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GOR005036331
9780415281119
0415281113
Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Kant on Judgment by Robert Wicks (University of Auckland, New Zealand)
Robert Wicks (University of Auckland, New Zealand)
Routledge Philosophy GuideBooks
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
2007-02-21
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