Die zweisprachige Ausgabe von Baumgartens "Aesthetica" bietet eine umfassende Übersetzung der ersten philosophischen Ästhetik. Einführende Essays und Anmerkungen kontextualisieren das Werk, während ein Anhang relevante Textstellen aus Baumgartens anderen Schriften enthält. Zudem wird die ästhetische Dimension der sinnlichen Erkenntnis behandelt.
Now available for the first time in English, this critical translation of Metaphysica draws from the original seven Latin editions, the Academy edition of Kant, and Georg Friedrich Meier's 18th-century German translation. To assist and support the reading of this crucial text, the translation features: * historical and philosophical introductions and sketches * extensive glossaries and notes * clear reproductions of Kant's elucidations and handwritten notes * Eberhard's insertions in the 1783 German edition Used as a philosophical instruction for thinkers such as Kant, Mendelssohn, Abbt, Herder, and Maimon, Metaphysica is arguably one of philosophy's most influential texts. Equipped with supportive and illuminating introductory material, this clear and lucid translation presents scholars of Kant, German philosophy and the history of philosophy with an indispensable resource.
This 18th-century work explores the foundations of moral philosophy, examining the role of reason and intuition in ethical decision-making. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of philosophy, moral theory, or the Enlightenment.
This classic philosophical work by Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten explores the nature of reason and its role in academic pursuits. The author discusses the value of reason in academic thought and argues for the importance of cultivating rational thought in all aspects of life. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of philosophy and the role of reason in academic and intellectual pursuits.