Critique of Judgment

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Critique of Judgment
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Immanuel Kant
Translated by Werner S. Pluhar
Foreword by Mary J. Gregor
SeriesHackett Classics
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:686
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 153
Category/GenreHistory of Western philosophy
ISBN/Barcode 9780872200258
ClassificationsDewey:121
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Imprint Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Publication Date 1 April 1987
Publication Country United States

Description

In THE CRITIQUE OF JUDGMENT (1790), Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) seeks to establish the a priori principles underlying the faculty of judgement, just as he did in his previous critiques of pure and practical reason. The first part deals with the subject of our aesthetic sensibility; we respond to certain natural phenomena as beautiful, says Kant, when we recognise in nature a harmonious order that satisfies the mind's own need for order. The second half of the critique concentrates on the apparent teleology in nature's design of organisms. Kant argues that our minds are inclined to see purpose and order in nature and this is the main principle underlying all of our judgements. Although this might imply a super sensible Designer, Kant insists that we cannot prove a supernatural dimension or the existence of God. Such considerations are beyond reason and are solely the province of faith.

Author Biography

Immanuel Kant; Translated by Werner S Pluhar; Foreword by Mary J Gregor

Reviews

Pluhar maintains a fine, even tone throughout. . . . Those who have found the prospect of teaching the third Critique daunting will admire its clarity. . . . No one will be disappointed. --Timothy Sean Quinn, The Review of Metaphysics