Description
Philosophy of Religion, Philosophy of History, and Critique of Judgment: Aesthetics and Teleology
Book Summary
This collective work brings together the contributions of the most prominent specialists in the thought of Immanuel Kant from the Spanish-speaking world. Through rigorous analysis, the reader will delve into the fundamental cores of Kantian philosophy, exploring the philosophy of morality and religion, the philosophy of history and its link to the idea of progress, the teleological interpretation of nature, and the complex negativity of aesthetic reflection. An essential volume for those seeking a deep and updated understanding of Kant’s critical work and its relevance to contemporary philosophy.
What is it about?
The book offers a thematic journey through the major questions that articulate Kant’s thought, especially those linked to his "Critique of Judgment." The essays address, first, the intersection between morality and religion, analyzing how Kant grounds faith within the limits of practical reason. Second, it examines the philosophy of history, inquiring into the possibility of a historical sense or progress from a critical perspective. Finally, it delves into aesthetics and teleology, exploring key concepts such as the beautiful, the sublime, the notion of genius, and the purposiveness of nature, revealing the richness and complexity of Kantian reflection on reflective judgment.
Main Topics
- Kantian foundation of religion from practical reason.
- Relationship between moral philosophy and the philosophy of religion in criticism.
- Philosophy of history and the idea of progress in Kant.
- Teleological interpretation of nature and reflective judgment.
- Analysis of Kantian aesthetics: the beautiful, the sublime, and genius.
- Negativity as a central element of aesthetic reflection.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at advanced philosophy students, researchers, university professors, and any reader with a solid interest in the thought of Kant and modern philosophy. It is especially useful for those who wish to deepen their understanding of the aesthetic, teleological, historical, and religious issues in Kant’s work, beyond introductory readings. It will also be of great value to specialists in the philosophy of religion, aesthetic theory, and the philosophy of history who are looking for an updated analysis of high academic standing.
What this book offers
- A comprehensive and updated vision of the main lines of research on Kant’s thought in the Spanish language.
- Specialized analyses that connect critical philosophy with contemporary debates on aesthetics, history, and religion.
- Clarification of complex concepts such as reflective judgment, teleology, and aesthetic negativity.
- A reference work for academic study and in-depth exploration of Kantian philosophy.
Technical Data
- Author: LEYVA, GUSTAVO; PELAEZ, ALVARO; STEPANENKO, PEDRO (EDS.)
- Publisher: Anthropos Editorial
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: LITERARY ESSAYS, PHILOSOPHY, WESTERN PHILOSOPHY: C. 1600-C. 1900, PHILOSOPHY: AESTHETICS, PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION
- Collection: PHILOSOPHY
- Binding: Paperback
- Edition date: September 2018
- Number of pages: 256
- Weight: 315 g
Editorial Review
This is a collective work of high academic rigor that offers a valuable update on Kantian studies in the Spanish-speaking world. The selection of topics and the quality of the invited authors guarantee a deep and specialized treatment of issues that often remain in the background in general introductions. It is, therefore, an indispensable resource for the reader who wishes to go beyond canonical interpretations and delve into the complexities of Kant's aesthetics, teleology, and philosophy of history from a critical and contemporary perspective.