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The Development From Kant To Hegel, With Chapters On The Philosophy Of Religion
The Development From Kant To Hegel, With Chapters On The Philosophy Of Religion is a book written by Andrew Seth and published in 1882. The book explores the evolution of philosophy from the ideas of Immanuel Kant to those of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel. It delves into the philosophical concepts and theories that emerged during this period and how they influenced the development of Western thought.The book is divided into chapters that cover specific topics related to the development of philosophy during this time. It discusses the influence of Kant's ideas on the works of other philosophers, such as Fichte, Schelling, and Hegel. It also explores the role of religion in philosophy and how it shaped the ideas of these philosophers.The book provides a comprehensive overview of the philosophical ideas and theories that emerged during this period, including the concept of the transcendental, the role of reason in philosophy, and the relationship between the individual and society. It also delves into the philosophical debates that arose during this time and the different perspectives that were presented.Overall, The Development From Kant To Hegel, With Chapters On The Philosophy Of Religion is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the evolution of Western philosophy and the ideas that shaped it. It provides a detailed and insightful analysis of the philosophical concepts and theories that emerged during this period and how they influenced the development of Western thought.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
180 pages, Paperback
Published September 10, 2010
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July 20, 2019
The first time I read this book, I had never read any of the German idealists. It's accessibility is it's greatest merit, especially considering it was written in 1882.
However after becoming well developed in my knowledge of German idealism, many flaws have become apparent to me.
The greatest of them is its narrative. It's unsurprising given its age, but it gives a somewhat erroneous explication of the development of German idealism. It is the standard view of that period, that Fichte and Schelling were merely stepping stones on Hegel's path to glory. A view that Hegel himself started via his explicit compartmentalisation of their philosophical contributions, subsuming them under the development of his own philosophy. This is a view that has been seriously challenged in recent scholarship.
Further, although the discussion of Fichte is fairly in depth given the length, Schelling is passed over in just over 15 pages. Oddly enough Hegel is given less time than fichte, and little of substantial note is worth mentioning in the explication.
All of the criticisms Seth provides of Fichte and Schelling are near word for word those of Hegel. I think he is often uncharitable and dismissive, relying on reference to Hegel to disregard Schelling in a few lines.
If you want a book that'll serve as a good introduction to German idealism and get the traditional narrative of its development, this book isn't bad. Just take it with a pinch of salt and be sure to read Fichte and Schelling to get a more fair assessment of their philosophy.
However after becoming well developed in my knowledge of German idealism, many flaws have become apparent to me.
The greatest of them is its narrative. It's unsurprising given its age, but it gives a somewhat erroneous explication of the development of German idealism. It is the standard view of that period, that Fichte and Schelling were merely stepping stones on Hegel's path to glory. A view that Hegel himself started via his explicit compartmentalisation of their philosophical contributions, subsuming them under the development of his own philosophy. This is a view that has been seriously challenged in recent scholarship.
Further, although the discussion of Fichte is fairly in depth given the length, Schelling is passed over in just over 15 pages. Oddly enough Hegel is given less time than fichte, and little of substantial note is worth mentioning in the explication.
All of the criticisms Seth provides of Fichte and Schelling are near word for word those of Hegel. I think he is often uncharitable and dismissive, relying on reference to Hegel to disregard Schelling in a few lines.
If you want a book that'll serve as a good introduction to German idealism and get the traditional narrative of its development, this book isn't bad. Just take it with a pinch of salt and be sure to read Fichte and Schelling to get a more fair assessment of their philosophy.
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