Books by Immanuel Kant

Grundlæggelse af sædernes metafysik udkom første gang på dansk i 1993. Bogen foreligger i en ny oversættelse af Tom Bøgeskov, som også har skrevet et introducerende forord.Ifølge Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) var en af den praktiske filosofis vigtigste opgaver at godtgøre fornuften som kilde til almengyldige og nødvendige love for frie menneskelige handlinger. Det er denne opgave, Kant forsøger at løse med Grundlæggelse af sædernes metafysik (1785), hvor "metafysik" ikke refererer til den klassiske ontologiske disciplin, men til en erkendelse a priori, der er renset for alt empirisk og alene bygger på begreber. Hovedresultatet af denne "sædernes metafysik" blev det øverste princip for al moralitet, moral- eller sædeloven: det kategoriske imperativ.

Offers a framework upon which the whole of modern philosophy is based. This book presents an investigation into the nature of human reason, its knowledge and illusions. It brings together the two opposing schools of philosophy: rationalism, which grounds our knowledge in reason, and empiricism, which traces our knowledge to experience.

Nyoversættelse af et af Kants sene værker, der i en humoristisk og satirisk tone vidner om et levende engagement i samtiden (1790'erne) - en tid der har slående lighedspunkter med i dag, hvorfor bogen er en kostbar nøgle til forståelse af vor egen tids begivenheder.

Immanuel Kant's Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals ranks alongside Plato's Republic and Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics as one of the most profound and influential works in moral philosophy ever written

This 1788 work, based on belief in the immortality of the soul and the existence of God, established Kant as a vindicator of the truth of Christianity. A seminal text in the history of moral philosophy, it offers the most complete statement of Kant's theory of free will and a full development of his practical metaphysics.

This entirely new translation of Critique of Pure Reason is the most accurate and informative English translation ever produced of this epochal philosophical text. Though its simple and direct style will make it suitable for all new readers of Kant, the translation displays an unprecedented philosophical and textual sophistication that will enlighten Kant scholars as well. This translation recreates as far as possible a text with the same interpretative nuances and richness as the original. The extensive editorial apparatus includes informative annotation, detailed glossaries, an index, and a large-scale general introduction in which two of the world's preeminent Kant scholars provide both a succinct summary of the structure and argument of the Critique and a detailed account of its long and complex genesis.

When originally published in 1960, this was the first complete English translation since 1799 of Kant's early work on aesthetics. More literary than philosophical, "Observations" shows Kant as a man of feeling rather than the dry thinker he often seemed to readers of the three "Critiques".

Packed with carefully selected musings from the likes of ‘Critique of Pure Reason,’ ‘Critique of Judgement,’ and ‘Metaphysics of Morals,’ ‘100 Quotes by Immanuel Kant: Great Philosophers & Their Inspiring Thoughts’ offers an insight into one of the greatest minds of the 18th century. The perfect book to dip in and out of, readers will be fascinated to see just how Kant’s proposals have stood the test of time. A fantastic read for those interested in the great philosopher’s works and anyone with a fascination for the human condition.Born in Königsberg, Immanuel Kant (1724 – 1804) was one of Germany’s most important philosophers and a leading figure in the ‘Age of Enlightenment’ movement. At Königsberg University, he was introduced to philosophers such as Leibniz and Wolff, before assembling his ideas for what would later become known as ‘transcendental idealism.’After some years in self-imposed social exile, Kant published his most famous work, ‘Critique of Pure Reason.’ Arguing that some knowledge exists purely as a mental construct, irrespective of experience, he established himself as one of the most forward-thinking philosophers of his generation.

Take a tour through nine of the finest minds of all time, with ‘900 Quotations from Modern Philosophy.’ With words of wisdom, reflections, and observations on everything from life and love to death and hatred, and everything in between, this is a superb book for those looking for inspiring and self-questioning thoughts to gain a new perspective on our existence.A superb read for fans of modern philosophy and those who simply want something fascinating to dip in and out of.Michel de Montaigne (1533 – 1592) was a French philosopher, who pioneered the use of essays as a literary device. Montesquieu (1689 – 1755) was also French, whose writing had a huge influence on political systems. Voltaire (1694 – 1778), also from France, was one of the founders of the French Enlightenment movement. Niccolò Machiavelli (1469 – 1527) was an Italian diplomat who excused the use of unscrupulous means in politics. Born in Geneva, Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712 – 1778) was a spearhead in the European Enlightenment movement. Born in Germany, Immanuel Kant (1724 – 1804) was another central figure of Enlightenment philosophy, as was Dutchman, Baruch Spinoza (1632 – 1677). Born in France, Blaise Pascal (1623 – 1662) was a fideistic philosopher, while Francis Bacon (1909 – 1992) is best known as an existential artist.

Become familiar with the most important modern philosophers, Friedrich Nietzsche, Emmanuel Kant, Soren Kierkegaard and Arthur Schopenhauer. These four figures have shaped the entirety of Western philosophy; delve deep into their works and thoughts with a selection of the essential quotes introducing their major ideas and delineating the structure of their work with clarity.

Immanuel Kants (1724-1804) moralfilosofiske hovedværk Kritik af den praktiske fornuft (1788) udgør sammen med Kritik der reinen Vernunft (1781) og Kritik der Urteilskraft (1790) de tre store søjler i Kants filosofiske arbejde, som er skelsættende i den europæiske tænknings historie. I den praktiske filosofi fokuseres der på mennesket som et frit handlende væsen, der selv er lovgivende for sit etiske liv.I Kritik af den praktiske fornuft videreudvikler og gennemfører Kant den kritik af den praktiske (dvs. handlingsorienterede) fornuft, han havde påbegyndt med det tre år ældre skrift Grundlæggelse af sædernes metafysik.Bogen udkom første gang på dansk i 2000 og genudgives nu i Hans Reitzels Forlags Klassikere-serie.

Immanuel Kant var, som alle gode filosoffer, optaget af det, vi kan vide sikker besked med, og det, vi må affinde os med en relativ viden om. Hans ”kritik af den rene fornuft” resulterede således i en skarp skelnen mellem ”tingene i sig selv”, som strengt taget ligger uden for vores erkendelses formåen, og ”tingene for os”, dvs. som de foreligger via sanserne og forstandens kategorier. Det betyder ikke, at vi overalt er henvist til usikker viden, men at vi gør os vore betingelser for erkendelse og sandhed klare. Det gælder også på moralens område, hvor vi vil fastlægge godt og ondt.Kants svar er det kategoriske imperativ. Moralske principper og værdier kan begrundes på mange måder, men vil altid afhænge af nogle bestemte forudsatte grundværdier, forankret i livs- og menneskesynet. Kant vil ikke slå ind på denne vej, men forsøger ud af fornuften selv at udlede et princip, hvormed man kan måle enhver moralsk anvisning. Dette princip, som han kalder det kategoriske imperativ, kommer derfor til at lyde således: ”Handl kun efter den maksime, om hvilken du tillige kan ville, at den bliver almen lov.”At begrunde og udvikle dette princip nærmere er, hvad Grundlæggelse af moralens metafysik – et af etikkens hovedværker – handler om.Grundlæggelse af moralens metafysik udkom første gang på dansk i 1993 og genudgives nu i Hans Reitzels Forlags serie Klassikere.

Kant's Introduction to Logic - and his Essay on the mistaken subtilty of the four figures is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1885.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.