Lectures On The Philosophy Of Kant And Other Philosophical Lectures And Essays

by Henry Sidgwick

Lectures On The Philosophy Of Kant And Other Philosophical Lectures And Essays is a collection of writings by the renowned philosopher Henry Sidgwick. The book includes a series of lectures on the philosophy of Immanuel Kant, one of the most influential thinkers in the history of Western philosophy. In these lectures, Sidgwick offers a detailed analysis of Kant's ideas on ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, and aesthetics.In addition to the lectures on Kant, the book also includes a number of other philosophical essays and lectures by Sidgwick. These cover a range of topics, including the nature of consciousness, the philosophy of religion, and the relationship between science and philosophy.Sidgwick was a highly respected philosopher in his own right, and his writings were influential in the development of ethical theory and the philosophy of mind. This book provides a fascinating insight into his thinking, as well as a detailed exploration of Kant's ideas and their continuing relevance to contemporary philosophy.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.

486 pages, Paperback

First published January 17, 2007

About the author

Henry Sidgwick (1838-1900) was an English utilitarian philosopher and economist. He was the Knightbridge Professor of Moral Philosophy at the University of Cambridge from 1883 until his death, and is best known in philosophy for his utilitarian treatise The Methods of Ethics. He was one of the founders and first president of the Society for Psychical Research and a member of the Metaphysical Society and promoted the higher education of women. His work in economics has also had a lasting influence.