Hermann Cohen - Writings on Neo-Kantianism and Jewish Philosophy

Hermann Cohen (1842–1918) was a significant Jewish philosopher, but his work has not received the attention it deserves. This newly translated collection of his writings illuminates his achievements and rectifies lapses in his intellectual reception. It includes chapters from his Ethics of Pure Will, conflicting interpretations by Franz Rosenzweig and Alexander Altmann, and a eulogy by Ernst Cassirer.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 276 pages
Publication date: 15 July 2021
Publisher: Brandeis University Press

Hermann Cohen (1842-1918) stands as one of the most accomplished Jewish philosophers of modern times, if not the most significant. However, his remarkable work has yet to receive the attention it truly deserves. This newly translated collection of his writings, comprising most of which are making their debut in English, serves as a beacon of illumination, shedding light on his profound achievements for student readers and rectifying the lapses in his intellectual reception by previous generations. It presents chapters from Cohen's Ethics of Pure Will, conflicting interpretations of Cohen by Franz Rosenzweig and Alexander Altmann, and finally, the eulogy delivered at his graveside by Ernst Cassirer. Encompassing comprehensive annotations and insightful selections that delve into both the philosophical core of Cohen's writings and the politics of interpretation surrounding his work during his lifetime and in the years following his passing, Hermann Cohen truly unveils the full spectrum of Cohen's accomplishments.

Weight: 440g
Dimension: 153 x 228 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781684580439