The A to Z of Kant and Kantianism

Helmut Holzhey · Vilem Mudroch

feb. 2010 · Scarecrow Press

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Few philosophers stand out as boldly as Immanuel Kant. While he did not write as much as others, his principle works, Critique of Pure Reason, Critique of Practical Reason, and Critique of Judgment, are known worldwide. During his time, schools of Kantianism quickly sprang up and were later joined by schools of Neokantianism. Admittedly, not all of Kant's concepts have aged well, but many are still taught among the basics of philosophy today and therefore must be known by every student.

The A to Z of Kant and Kantianism provides a comprehensive dictionary that will aid not only students, but also teachers and the general public, since it contains hundreds of entries describing Kant's life and works, and explaining his concepts as well as the contributions of his followers (and also some opponents). Furthermore, much of the writings of the Neokantians, as well as the literature dealing with this movement, are not available in English, thus, this book provides an introduction to this phenomenon to the English-language reader. Given the inevitable problems of language, the glossary is particularly helpful, while the bibliography makes the massive amounts of literature more accessible.

Om författaren

Helmut Holzhey is professor emeritus at the University of Zurich. His books on Kantianism include Kants Theorie der Erfahrung (Kant's Theory of Experience) and Cohen and Natorp. In 2004, in recognition of his work on the Marburg School of Neokantianism, he was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Marburg.

Vilem Mudroch is a research associate at the University of Zurich. His publications on Kant include Kants Theorie der physikalischen Gesetze (Kant's Theory of the Laws of Physics) as well as several articles and book reviews.