Selections

By Immanuel Kant, Kant, Lewis White Beck, et al.

Book Overview

"Selections" brings together the core philosophical inquiries of Immanuel Kant, one of the most influential figures in the history of Western thought. This comprehensive collection, curated to provide a clear overview of Kant's expansive system, spans his landmark contributions to metaphysics, epistemology, and moral philosophy. The work illustrates the revolutionary shifts Kant introduced during the Enlightenment, particularly his investigation into the limits of human reason and the structured nature of experience.

The text features key segments that explore the foundations of knowledge, the concepts of space and time, and the development of the categorical imperative. By focusing on the essential arguments of his critical period, "Selections" offers readers a profound look at how Kant sought to reconcile empiricism with rationalism. This volume serves as an indispensable guide for anyone looking to understand the intellectual framework that continues to shape modern ethics, aesthetics, and logic. From his rigorous analysis of the mind's cognitive faculties to his influential theories on duty and freedom, the work captures the enduring legacy of a philosopher who redefined the boundaries of human understanding.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1025976088
• ISBN13: 9781025976082
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 610 Pages
• Weight: 2.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.2" x 1.3" x 6.1"

Customer Reviews

An excellent, scholarly introduction to Kant

Lewis White Beck's KANT SELECTIONS is an excellent, scholarly introduction to Kant's thought, ideal for the serious student who wishes to gain a broad understanding of Kant's thought while keeping the reading to under 500 pages. While this obviously necessitates severe editing of the Kant corpus, nevertheless, several important works are presented in their entirety. The selected translations are readable, though one should remember that this is Kant, so it is not light reading. Beck's introductions and remarks are quite informative and help clarify, which is what one would expect from a Kant scholar of his stature. As the book lacks an index, and many works are severely abridged, this is not good as a reference book.