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Anthropology from a pragmatic point of view, Immanuel Kant ; translated and edited by Robert B. Louden ; with an introduction by Manfred Kuehn

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Label

Anthropology from a pragmatic point of view, Immanuel Kant ; translated and edited by Robert B. Louden ; with an introduction by Manfred Kuehn

Language

eng

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Anthropology from a pragmatic point of view

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Oclc number

817934223

Responsibility statement

Immanuel Kant ; translated and edited by Robert B. Louden ; with an introduction by Manfred Kuehn

Series statement

Cambridge texts in the history of philosophyCambridge Social Sciences eBooks

Summary

Anthropology from a Pragmatic Point of View essentially reflects the last lectures Kant gave for his annual course in anthropology, which he taught from 1772 until his retirement in 1796. The lectures were published in 1798, with the largest first printing of any of Kant's works. Intended for a broad audience, they reveal not only Kant's unique contribution to the newly emerging discipline of anthropology, but also his desire to offer students a practical view of the world and of humanity's place in it. With its focus on what the human being 'as a free-acting being makes of himself or can and should make of himself,' the Anthropology also offers readers an application of some central elements of Kant's philosophy. This volume offers an annotated translation of the text by Robert B. Louden, together with an introduction by Manfred Kuehn that explores the context and themes of the lectures.--, Provided by publisher

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