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The Science Of Knowing: J.g. Fichte's 1804 Lectures On The Wissenschaftslehre (Suny Series in Contemporary Continental Philosoph,Used
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Considered by some to be his most important text, this series of lectures given by Johann Gottlieb Fichte (17621814) at his home in Berlin in 1804 is widely regarded as the most perspicuous presentation of his fundamental philosophy. Now available in English, this translation provides in striking and original language Fichte's exploration of the transcendental foundations of experience and knowing in ways that go beyond Kant and Reinhold and charts a promising, novel pathway for German Idealism. Through a close examination of this work one can see that Fichte's thought is much more than a way station between Kant and Hegel, thus making the case for Fichte's independent philosophical importance.The text is divided into two parts: a doctrine of truth or reason, and a doctrine of appearance. A central feature of the text is its performative dimension. Philosophy, for Fichte, is something we enact rather than any discursively expressible object of awareness; a philosophical truth is not expressible as a set of propositions but is a spontaneous inwardly occurring realization. Therefore, he always regards the expression of philosophy in words as strategic, aiming to ignite philosophy's essentially inward process and to arouse the event of philosophical insight.The new translation contains a GermanEnglish glossary and an extensive introduction and notes by the translator.
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- Q: What is 'The Science of Knowing' about? A: The book provides the first English translation of Johann Gottlieb Fichte's 1804 lectures on the Wissenschaftslehre, presenting his fundamental philosophy and its transcendental foundations.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Johann Gottlieb Fichte, a prominent German philosopher known for his contributions to German Idealism.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 270 pages.
- Q: What is the binding of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Science of Knowing' published? A: The book was published on July 5, 2005.
- Q: Does this book include any additional resources? A: Yes, it includes a German-English glossary, along with an extensive introduction and notes by the translator.
- Q: What are the main themes discussed in the lectures? A: The lectures are divided into two parts: a doctrine of truth or reason, and a doctrine of appearance, focusing on Fichte's performative approach to philosophy.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in philosophy? A: While it provides a clear presentation of Fichte's ideas, readers may benefit from some prior knowledge of German Idealism and philosophy for better comprehension.
- Q: How does Fichte's philosophy differ from Kant's? A: Fichte's philosophy goes beyond Kant by emphasizing the performative dimension of philosophical insight, suggesting that philosophical truth is enacted rather than merely expressed.
- Q: Can this book be used for academic study? A: Yes, it is a valuable resource for academic study, particularly in courses related to epistemology and German Idealism.