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Kant's Human Being: Essays on His Theory of Human Nature,Used
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In Kant's Human Being, Robert B. Louden continues and deepens avenues of research first initiated in his highly acclaimed book, Kant's Impure Ethics. Drawing on a wide variety of both published and unpublished works spanning all periods of Kant's extensive writing career, Louden here focuses on Kant's underappreciated empirical work on human nature, with particular attention to the connections between this body of work and his muchdiscussed ethical theory. Kant repeatedly claimed that the question, 'What is the human being' is philosophy's most fundamental question, one that encompasses all others. Louden analyzes and evaluates Kant's own answer to his question, showing how it differs from other accounts of human nature.This collection of twelve essays is divided into three parts. In Part One (Human Virtues), Louden explores the nature and role of virtue in Kant's ethical theory, showing how the conception of human nature behind Kant's virtue theory results in a virtue ethics that is decidedly different from more familiar Aristotelian virtue ethics programs. In Part Two (Ethics and Anthropology), he uncovers the dominant moral message in Kant's anthropological investigations, drawing new connections between Kant's work on human nature and his ethics. Finally, in Part Three (Extensions of Anthropology), Louden explores specific aspects of Kant's theory of human nature developed outside of his anthropology lectures, in his works on religion, geography, education ,and aesthetics, and shows how these writings substantially amplify his account of human beings.Kant's Human Being offers a detailed and multifaceted investigation of the question that Kant held to be the most important of all, and will be of interest not only to philosophers but also to all who are concerned with the study of human nature.
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- Q: What is the main focus of Kant's Human Being? A: Kant's Human Being primarily examines Immanuel Kant's theory of human nature, delving into his empirical work and its connection to his ethical theory.
- Q: How is the book structured? A: The book is divided into three parts: Human Virtues, Ethics and Anthropology, and Extensions of Anthropology, each exploring different aspects of Kant's views on human nature.
- Q: Who is the author of Kant's Human Being? A: The author is Robert B. Louden, a scholar known for his work on Kant's ethics and anthropology.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: Kant's Human Being was published on January 1, 2014.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition, ensuring that it is free from wear and tear.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does Kant's Human Being have? A: The book contains 252 pages of content.
- Q: What category does this book belong to? A: Kant's Human Being falls under the category of Ethics & Morality.
- Q: Does the book include any specific features or materials? A: The book does not have any additional features or materials specified.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in philosophy? A: Yes, Kant's Human Being is particularly suitable for readers interested in philosophy, ethics, and the study of human nature.