The Kant Dictionary

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Kant Dictionary
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Dr Lucas Thorpe
SeriesBloomsbury Philosophy Dictionaries
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:248
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 138
ISBN/Barcode 9781847065780
ClassificationsDewey:193
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
Publication Date 20 November 2014
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The Kant Dictionary is a comprehensive and accessible guide to the world of Immanuel Kant, one of the most important and influential thinkers in the history of philosophy. Meticulously researched and extensively cross-referenced, this unique book covers all his major works, ideas and influences and provides a firm grounding in the central themes of Kant's thought. Students will discover a wealth of useful information, analysis and criticism. A-Z entries include clear definitions of all the key terms used in Kant's writings and detailed synopses of his key works. The Dictionary also includes entries on Kant's major philosophical influences, such as Plato, Descartes, Berkeley and Leibniz, and those he influenced and engaged with, including Fichte, Hume and Rousseau. It covers everything that is essential to a sound understanding of Kant's philosophy, offering clear and accessible explanations of often complex terminology. The Kant Dictionary is the ideal resource for anyone reading or studying Kant or Modern European Philosophy more generally.

Author Biography

Lucas Thorpe is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Bilkent University, Turkey.