Overview

Kant's Critique of Judgment is one of the most important texts in the history of modern aesthetics. This GuideBook discusses the Third Critique section by section, and introduces and assesses: Kant's life and the background of the Critique of Judgment the ideas and text of the Critique of Judgment, including a critical explanation of Kant's theories of natural beauty the continuing relevance of Kant's work to contemporary philosophy and aesthetics. This GuideBook is an accessible introduction to a notoriously difficult work and will be essential reading for students of Kant and aesthetics.

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Author:   Robert Wicks (University of Auckland, New Zealand)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 12.90cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 19.80cm
Weight:   0.340kg
ISBN:  

9780415281119

ISBN 10:   0415281113
Pages:   312
Publication Date:   21 February 2007
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  General ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Preface. Introduction 1. The Pleasure in Pure Beauty 2. The Sublime and the Infinite 3. The Fine Arts and Creative Genius 4. Beauty’s Confirmation of Science and Morality 5. Living Organisms, God and Intelligent Design. Conclusion: The Music of the Spheres and the Idealization of Reason

Reviews

'This is a superb treatment of Kant's Third Critique in its entirety -- in depth, in careful analysis...' -- Donald W. Crawford, University of California, Santa Barbara, USA 'The clarity of Wicks's presentation and analysis will prove invaluable to all students and teachers of Kant's text.' -- Rachel Zuckert, Northwestern University, Illinois, USA

Author Information

Robert Wicks is Associate Professor in Philosophy at the University of Auckland, New Zealand.

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