Lectures On The Philosophy Of Kant And Other Philosophical Lectures And Essays

by Henry Sidgwick

Lectures on the Philosophy of Kant and Other Philosophical Lectures and Essays is a collection of lectures and essays by Henry Sidgwick, a prominent English philosopher of the late 19th century. The book primarily focuses on the philosophy of Immanuel Kant, one of the most influential philosophers of the Enlightenment era. Sidgwick's lectures and essays explore Kant's ideas on ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, and aesthetics, and provide a comprehensive overview of his philosophical system. In addition to the Kantian material, the book also includes other philosophical lectures and essays on topics such as free will, utilitarianism, and the nature of knowledge. Overall, Lectures on the Philosophy of Kant and Other Philosophical Lectures and Essays is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of philosophy, particularly the development of Kantian thought.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

484 pages, Paperback

First published January 17, 2007

About the author

Henry Sidgwick (1838-1900) was an English utilitarian philosopher and economist. He was the Knightbridge Professor of Moral Philosophy at the University of Cambridge from 1883 until his death, and is best known in philosophy for his utilitarian treatise The Methods of Ethics. He was one of the founders and first president of the Society for Psychical Research and a member of the Metaphysical Society and promoted the higher education of women. His work in economics has also had a lasting influence.