Kant's Early Critics on Freedom of the Will

This book provides translations of early critical reactions to Kant's account of free will, including works by little-known thinkers and familiar figures, highlighting the debates surrounding Kant's concept of transcendental freedom, determinism, and moral imputation. It also includes an introduction, glossary, and biographical details of the critics, making it a valuable resource for further research on free will in post-Kantian philosophy.

Format: Hardback
Length: 290 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2022
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

This comprehensive book presents a treasure trove of translations, spanning the years 1784 to 1800, that unveil the early critical reactions to Kant's groundbreaking account of free will. Within its pages, readers are granted exclusive access to a diverse array of works by lesser-known thinkers, such as Pistorius, Ulrich, Heydenreich, Creuzer, and many others, alongside renowned figures like Reinhold, Fichte, and Schelling. Collectively, these translations serve as a testament to the fervent debates that engulfed Kant's notion of free will during the 1780s and 1790s. They vividly highlight the controversies surrounding Kant's concept of transcendental freedom, the feasibility of reconciling freedom with determinism, the interplay between free will and moral imputation, and other fundamental arguments that shape his philosophical framework. Moreover, the volume includes a helpful introduction that provides valuable context, a comprehensive glossary of key terms, and biographical details of the critics, making it an invaluable resource for scholars seeking to delve deeper into the realm of free will in post-Kantian philosophy.

Weight: 670g
Dimension: 158 x 237 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108482462
Edition number: New ed