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| Titre : | Historical Dictionary of Kant and Kantianism |
| Auteurs : | Helmut Holzhey |
| Type de document : | document électronique |
| Editeur : | [S.l.] : Scarecrow Press, 2005 |
| ISBN/ISSN/EAN : | 978-0-8108-5390-4 |
| Index. décimale : | 193 (Allemagne et Autriche) |
| Résumé : |
Few philosophers stand out as boldly as Immanuel Kant. While he did not write as much as others, his principle works, *Critique of Pure Reason*, *Critique of Practical Reason*, and *Critique of Judgment*, are known worldwide. During his time, schools of Kantianism quickly sprang up and were later joined by schools of Neokantianism. Admittedly, not all of Kant's concepts have aged well, but many are still taught among the basics of philosophy today and therefore must be known by every student. Holzhey and Mudroch provide a comprehensive dictionary that will aid not only students, but also teachers and the general public, since it contains hundreds of entries describing Kant's life and works, and explaining his concepts as well as the contributions of his followers (and also some opponents). Furthermore, much of the writings of the Neokantians, as well as the literature dealing with this movement, are not available in English, thus, this book provides an introduction to this phenomenon to the English-language reader. Given the inevitable problems of language, the glossary is particularly helpful, while the bibliography makes the massive amounts of literature more accessible. ### Review The importance of Kant for both the cognitive sciences and ethics cannot be overemphasized, but understanding the nuances of Kant's arguments remains a difficult task. Holzhey and Mudroch have provided a comprehensive dictionary of Kantian, neo-Kantian, and oppositional concepts, and a bibliography that will aid this undertaking. Also included are a chronology, introduction, appendixes listing Kant's published writings and 19th-century English translations of Kant, and a glossary. This work should prove valuable to scholars, students, laypeople, and professional philosophers who wish to learn more about Kant's philosophy and the influential paths it has taken. Recommended. Upper-level undergraduates and above; general readers. (*CHOICE*) A concise reference work designed for both the serious student of Kant and the professional philosopher is sorely needed. Holzhey and Mudroch's significant work covers a wide range of historical topics....This is an important text that places Kant in historical perspective, and is useful for the informal student of Continental philosophy. Scholars will find hidden wealth in the introduction and bibliography. (*American Reference Books Annual*) It presents an impressive cache of information regarding the leading figures and schools....Its bibliography alone will be a wonderful resource. (*Philosophy in Review, October 2006*) Pick up nearly any work in philosophy, history, literature, economics or sociology published in the last couple of hundred years and you will find at least one reference to Kant's *Critique of Pure Reason*, or his *Critique of Judgment* or *Critique of Practical Reason*. You will also probably find a multitude of interpretations and commentaries by Kantians and neokantians, many of which conflict. Sorting it all out and explaining the various schools of thought is the job of this reference, so it includes an introduction to the various schools of thought, explanations of the basics as Kant wrote them and as others reacted to them, a comprehensive bibliography, a glossary, a list of Kant's published writings, and a list of nineteenth-century translations into English. It also includes biographical sketches of those concerned and period illustrations. (*Reference and Research Book News*) ### About the Author **Helmut Holzhey** is professor emeritus at the University of Zurich. His books on Kantianism include *Kants Theorie der Erfahrung (Kant's Theory of Experience)* and *Cohen and Natorp*. In 2004, in recognition of his work on the Marburg School of Neokantianism, he was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Marburg. **Vilem Mudroch** is a research associate at the University of Zurich. His publications on Kant include *Kants Theorie der physikalischen Gesetze* (Kant's Theory of the Laws of Physics) as well as several articles and book reviews. |
