Bibliograph

Fichte's republic, idealism, history and nationalism, David James

Type

Label

Fichte's republic, idealism, history and nationalism, David James

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 220-224) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Fichte's republic

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

910092467

Responsibility statement

David James

Sub title

idealism, history and nationalism

Summary

The Addresses to the German Nation (1808) is one of Fichte's best-known works. It is also his most controversial work because of its nationalist elements. In this book, David James places this text and its nationalism within the context provided by Fichte's philosophical, educational and moral project of creating a community governed by pure practical reason, in which his own foundational philosophical science or Wissenschaftslehre could achieve general recognition. Rather than marking a break in Fichte's philosophy, the Addresses to the German Nation and some lesser-known texts from the same period are shown to develop themes already present in his earlier writings. The themes discussed include the opposition between idealism and dogmatism, the role of Fichte's 'popular' lectures and writings in leading individuals to the standpoint of idealism, the view of history demanded by idealism and the role of the state in history.--, Provided by publisher

Classification

Creator