Reason and Conversion in Kierkegaard and the German Idealists

Immanuel Kant's late work "Religion within the Boundaries of Mere Reason" explores the possibility of radical conversion, a complete reorientation of a person's values. Ryan S. Kemp and Christopher Iacovetti examine how Kant's philosophical heirs, Schelling, Fichte, Hegel, and Kierkegaard, address this question, tracing how each philosopher develops their theory in response to tensions in preceding views. Kierkegaard claims that radical conversion lies outside a person's control, with moral-psychological implications regarding how someone might responsibly relate to values acquired in contingent and accidental fashion.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 182 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In his later work, "Religion within the Boundaries of Mere Reason," Immanuel Kant grapples with a challenging yet intriguing question: how can one undergo a radical transformation of their core values? This profound inquiry is explored by Ryan S. Kemp and Christopher Iacovetti in their book, where they delve into the responses of Kant's philosophical heirs, including Schelling, Fichte, Hegel, and Kierkegaard. Their study not only presents a fresh interpretation of each thinker's position but also traces the development of their theories in response to tensions and inconsistencies in previous views. This intellectual journey culminates in Kierkegaard's assertion that radical conversion lies beyond the control of an individual. Kemp and Iacovetti conclude by examining the moral-psychological implications of Kierkegaard's perspective, particularly the question of how one can responsibly engage with values that have been acquired through contingent and accidental means.

In his later work, "Religion within the Boundaries of Mere Reason," Immanuel Kant grapples with a challenging yet intriguing question: how can one undergo a radical transformation of their core values? This profound inquiry is explored by Ryan S. Kemp and Christopher Iacovetti in their book, where they delve into the responses of Kant's philosophical heirs, including Schelling, Fichte, Hegel, and Kierkegaard. Their study not only presents a fresh interpretation of each thinker's position but also traces the development of their theories in response to tensions and inconsistencies in previous views. This intellectual journey culminates in Kierkegaard's assertion that radical conversion lies beyond the control of an individual. Kemp and Iacovetti conclude by examining the moral-psychological implications of Kierkegaard's perspective, particularly the question of how one can responsibly engage with values that have been acquired through contingent and accidental means.

Weight: 360g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367517458