Symbolic Representation in Kant's Practical Philosophy

by Heiner Bielefeldt

Symbolic representation fulfills a crucial function in Kant's practical philosophy because it serves to mediate between the unconditionality of the categorical imperative and the inescapable finiteness of the human being. Heiner Bielefeldt offers a unique perspective on how various facets of Kant's philosophy cohere in this study. He demonstrates how the nature of symbolic representation plays out across all areas of practical philosophy--moral philosophy,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521818133
• ISBN13: 9780521818131
• Release Date: June 2003
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.5" x 9.1"