German Philosophy, 1760-1860 The Legacy of Idealism |
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| Author:
| Pinkard, Terry |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-66381-6 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2002 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $67.95 |
Book Description:
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In this book Terry Pinkard interweaves the story of 'Germany' --changing during this period from a collection of principalities to a newly-emerged nation with a distinctive culture--with an examination of the currents and complexities of its developing philosophical thought. He examines the dominant influence of Kant, with his revolutionary emphasis on 'self-determination', and traces this influence through the development of romanticism and idealism to the critiques of post-Kantian...
More DescriptionIn this book Terry Pinkard interweaves the story of 'Germany' --changing during this period from a collection of principalities to a newly-emerged nation with a distinctive culture--with an examination of the currents and complexities of its developing philosophical thought. He examines the dominant influence of Kant, with his revolutionary emphasis on 'self-determination', and traces this influence through the development of romanticism and idealism to the critiques of post-Kantian thinkers. His book will interest a range of readers in the history of philosophy, cultural history and the history of ideas.