Product Description

This GuideBook introduces and assesses Kant's Critique of Pure Reason, arguably the single most important work in western philosophy. It is ideal for newcomers to Kant's thought.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #192285 in Books
• Published on: 1999-03-18
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 392 pages

Review
'Gardner's argument and analysis are carried out in a tough and vigorous way. - Kant and the Critique of Pure reason is valuable for students who want a clear story.'

From the Back Cover

Kants Critique of Pure Reason is arguably the single most important work in Western philosophy. This GuideBook is ideal for anyone coming to Kants thought for the first time and will be vital reading for all students of Kants philosophy.
Kant and the Critique of Pure Reason introduces and assesses:
Kants life and the background of the Critique of Pure Reason
The ideas and text of the Critique of Pure Reason
The continuing relevance of Kants work to contemporary philosophy
Sebastian Gardners book is the best introduction to Kants masterpiece to have been written in over twenty years
Paul Guyer, University of Pennsylvania
Kant and the Critique of Pure Reason is valuable for students who want a clear story.
Graham Bird, University of Manchester

Customer Reviews

Best book on Kant
Wonderfully clear and detailed exposition of Kant's critique of pure reason as well as situating the text in the concerns of Kant's predecessors and successors. If you are a novice, try Scruton's brief intro to Kant but when you get more into it then this is the book.