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: Paperback / softback
Length: 363 pages
Publication date: 26 October 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

This comprehensive book presents a remarkable collection of translations that delve into the early critical reactions to Kant's account of free will. Spanning the years 1784 to 1800, these translations make available, for the first time in English, a wealth of works by lesser-known thinkers such as Pistorius, Ulrich, Heydenreich, Creuzer, and others, alongside renowned figures like Reinhold, Fichte, and Schelling. Together, these translations serve as a testament to the fervent debates that engulfed Kant's notion of free will during the 1780s and 1790s. They highlight the controversies surrounding the coherence of Kant's concept of transcendental freedom, the potential reconciliation of freedom with determinism, the relationship between free will and moral imputation, and other fundamental arguments central to Kant's view. Additionally, the volume includes a helpful introduction that provides valuable context, a comprehensive glossary of key terms, and biographical details of the critics. This invaluable resource will serve as a solid foundation for further research into free will in the post-Kantian philosophical tradition.

ISBN-13: 9781108729673