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Kant's Doctrine of Transcendental Illusion
Michelle Grier
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Paperback. This major study of Kant provides a detailed examination of the doctrine of transcendental illusion. Series: Modern European Philosophy. Num Pages: 332 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 490.
This major study of Kant provides a detailed examination of the development and function of the doctrine of transcendental illusion in his theoretical philosophy. The author shows that a theory of 'illusion' plays a central role in Kant's arguments about metaphysical speculation and scientific theory. Indeed, she argues that we cannot understand Kant unless we take seriously his claim that the mind inevitably acts in accordance with ideas and principles that are 'illusory'. Taking this claim seriously, we can make much better sense of Kant's arguments and reach a deeper understanding of the role he allots human reason in science. ... Read more
This major study of Kant provides a detailed examination of the development and function of the doctrine of transcendental illusion in his theoretical philosophy. The author shows that a theory of 'illusion' plays a central role in Kant's arguments about metaphysical speculation and scientific theory. Indeed, she argues that we cannot understand Kant unless we take seriously his claim that the mind inevitably acts in accordance with ideas and principles that are 'illusory'. Taking this claim seriously, we can make much better sense of Kant's arguments and reach a deeper understanding of the role he allots human reason in science. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
332
Condition
New
Series
Modern European Philosophy
Number of Pages
332
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521039727
SKU
V9780521039727
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