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In An Introduction to Kant’s Aesthetics, Christian Wenzel discusses and demystifies Kant's Critique of the Power of Judgment, guiding the reader each step of the way and placing key points of discussion in the context of Kant's other work. Explains difficult concepts in plain language, using numerous examples and a helpful glossary. Proceeds in the same order as Kant's text for ease of reference and comprehension. Includes an illuminating foreword by Henry E. Allison. Offers twenty-six further-reading sections, commenting briefly on books and articles from the English, German, and French, that are relevant for each topic Provides an extensive bibliography and a chapter summarizing Kant's main points.

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As an overall assessment, then, this is undoubtedly one of the most interesting and meticulous guides to Kant's aesthetic theory. Even though Wenzel clearly adopts a slightly different approach to Kant's aesthetic theory than this reviewer, this book is probably the best introductory volume currently available. Elisabeth Shellekens, The Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism In sum, I highly recommend this book to students and scholars with some familiarity with Kant and the ?Critique of Aesthetic Judgment.? This book will surely deepen their understanding of Kant. Kenneth F. Rogerson, Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews ?Wenzel?s book is an invaluable aid for all serious students of Kant?s third Critique. The reconstruction of arguments is clear and concise; the annotated bibliography is remarkably knowledgeable and helpful.? Karl Ameriks, University of Notre Dame ?This volume will be indispensable to any new reader of Kant's third Critique who seeks illumination of its key concepts, insights into its philosophical context, and guidance for further study.? Eckart Foerster, Johns Hopkins University

As an overall assessment, then, this is undoubtedly one of the most interesting and meticulous guides to Kant's aesthetic theory. Even though Wenzel clearly adopts a slightly different approach to Kant's aesthetic theory than this reviewer, this book is probably the best introductory volume currently available. Elisabeth Shellekens, The Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism In sum, I highly recommend this book to students and scholars with some familiarity with Kant and the Critique of Aesthetic Judgment. This book will surely deepen their understanding of Kant. Kenneth F. Rogerson, Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews Wenzel's book is an invaluable aid for all serious students of Kant's third Critique. The reconstruction of arguments is clear and concise; the annotated bibliography is remarkably knowledgeable and helpful. Karl Ameriks, University of Notre Dame This volume will be indispensable to any new reader of Kant's third Critique who seeks illumination of its key concepts, insights into its philosophical context, and guidance for further study. Eckart Forster, Johns Hopkins University

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Christian Helmut Wenzel is Associate Professor at the National Chi Nan University in Taiwan. He is the author of The Problem of Subjective Universality of the Judgment of Taste in Kant,published in German (2000).

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