Tetens's Writings on Method, Language, and Anthropology

Description

Containing all of the key writings leading up to the publication of his Philosophical Essays in 1777, this volume presents complete works by Johann Nicolaus Tetens (1736-1807) in English for the very first time. These important essays focus on method in metaphysics and mathematics, the analysis of language, and various anthropological questions that occupied thinkers of the period. Key features of the volume include: * Accurate, readable translations * Detailed scholarly notes * A substantial introduction situating Tetens's works in historical context * A German-English glossary This collection marks a significant contribution to scholarship on Kant and 18th-century German philosophy.

Courtney D. Fugate is Associate Professor at the American University of Beirut, Lebanon. Curtis Sommerlatte is Dean's Postdoctoral Scholar at Florida State University, USA. Scott Stapleford is Professor of Philosophy at St. Thomas University in Fredericton, Canada.

This excellent translation of Tetens' writings on method, language, and anthropology is a major contribution to scholarship on modern German philosophy. Not only are Tetens' works valuable for understanding Kant, they also illuminate the breadth and depth of philosophical reflection in a particularly rich period of intellectual history. * J. Colin McQuillan, Associate Professor of Philosophy, St. Mary's University, San Antonio, USA * With this fine collection of Tetens' essays and occasional pieces- expertly translated and meticulously annotated by Fugate, Sommerlatte, and Stapleford- English readers can see for the first time how thoroughly the ambition to offer his own "grand synthesis" animates Tetens' thought, and can explore for themselves the profound affinities that obtain throughout the works of Tetens and Kant. * Corey W. Dyck, Professor of Philosophy, Western University, Canada * Tetens has long been regarded as an important source for Kant, but his work is now being discussed in its own right. Putting Tetens's influential Philosophical Essays of 1777 in the context of his earlier and later works will enable scholars to achieve a much fuller picture of his-and his contemporaries-approaches to a variety of subjects. This collection is a welcome addition that will enrich the burgeoning field of 18th century philosophical studies. * Patricia Kitcher, Professor Emerita of Philosophy, Columbia University, USA *