Kant

Arguments of the Philosophers

by Ralph C.S. Walker (Editor)

First Published in 1999. The purpose of this series is to provide a contemporary assessment and history of the entire course of philosophical thought. Each book constitutes a detailed, critical introduction to the work of a philosopher of major influence and significance. Any list of the great philosophers has to include Kant. His influence on philosophical thinking in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries has been immense, and his work remains of the most immediate contemporary relevance.

Genres: Philosophy

216 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1978

Reviews

[Richard Newton · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a tiny little book, with a misleading title. If you are looking for an introduction to Kant or some autobiographical material as the title might suggest, then I think you will be disappointed. This is essential an overview of Kant's moral philosophy and specifically a straightforward analysis of his Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Moral. I use the word 'straightforward' reservedly as little is straightforward in Kant, and he rightly has a reputation as being a tricky philosopher whose writing are full of obscure terms. Still as such as thing goes this is not a bad intro. So, if you want to dip into Kant's moral philosophy, and even at this introductory level accept you are going to have to do some serious work of thinking, this is not a bad place to start. On the other hand, if you are looking for more general information on Kant and his philosophy I'd say go elsewhere (such as Scruton's oxford very short introduction to Kant).

[Zuan van Schalkwyk · Rating 4 out of 5]

The author, Ralph Walker, did an excellent job condensing and providing an overview on Kant's comments and 'truths' on Morality. But still, I kant.

[Nash Bridges · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very short and easy read on exactly who can't is and his beliefs. Spark notes for budding philosophers....

[Kate · Rating 2 out of 5]

"Freedom is the greatest good and the greatest evil."

[Max · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent clear and critical overview of Kant's philosophy.