A Commentary to Kant's 'Critique of Pure Reason' (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. A Scholarly Guide to Transcendental Idealism, Pure Reason, and Kantian EpistemologyBy Norman Kemp Smith

Listen with Sir Michael Caine™ and 1,000+ voices

Try for $0.00 Get for $2

Length26h 44m

About this audiobook

A Commentary to Kant's 'Critique of Pure Reason' is one of the most searching guides to the central text of modern philosophy. Norman Kemp Smith reconstructs Kant's argument with philological care and philosophical independence, moving through the Transcendental Aesthetic, Analytic, and Dialectic while clarifying the architecture of transcendental idealism. Written in a lucid yet exacting scholarly style, the commentary situates Kant within empiricist, rationalist, and post-Enlightenment debates, and is especially valuable for its attention to tensions, revisions, and unresolved problems in the Critique. Norman Kemp Smith, the Scottish philosopher and eminent Kant scholar, was exceptionally equipped for this task. His celebrated English translation of the Critique gave him an intimate command of Kant's terminology, structure, and historical setting. Trained in the traditions of British idealism and modern epistemology, he approached Kant not as a mere expositor but as a critical interpreter concerned with the living problems of knowledge, metaphysics, and experience. This volume is strongly recommended to advanced students, scholars, and serious readers seeking more than an introductory paraphrase. It rewards patient study by making Kant's difficult arguments intelligible without diminishing their complexity. This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience. - A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes. - The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists. - A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing. - A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings. - Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life. - Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance. - Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

Psychological Exploration Rebellion Mystery

Audiobook details

GenrePhilosophy

Length26 hrs 44 mins

Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices

FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateNov 30, 2023

LanguageEnglish

1Introduction

2Introduction

3Synopsis

4Historical Context

5A Commentary to Kant&#x27;s &#x27;Critique of Pure Reason&#x27;

Show all chapters

6PREFACE

7ABBREVIATIONS

8INTRODUCTION

9I. TEXTUAL

10II. HISTORICAL

11III. GENERAL

12A COMMENTARY TO KANT’S “CRITIQUE OF PURE REASON”

13MOTTO

14PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION

15PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION

16INTRODUCTION

17THE TRANSCENDENTAL DOCTRINE OF ELEMENTS

18PART I THE TRANSCENDENTAL AESTHETIC

19THE TRANSCENDENTAL AESTHETIC SECTION I SPACE METAPHYSICAL EXPOSITION OF THE CONCEPTION OF SPACE

20THE TRANSCENDENTAL AESTHETIC SECTION II TIME METAPHYSICAL EXPOSITION OF THE CONCEPTION OF TIME

21THE TRANSCENDENTAL DOCTRINE OF ELEMENTS

22PART II THE TRANSCENDENTAL LOGIC

23THE TRANSCENDENTAL LOGIC Division I

24BOOK I THE ANALYTIC OF CONCEPTS

25CHAPTER I THE CLUE TO THE DISCOVERY OF ALL PURE CONCEPTS OF THE UNDERSTANDING

26CHAPTER II DEDUCTION OF THE PURE CONCEPTS OF THE UNDERSTANDING (pt. 1)

27CHAPTER II DEDUCTION OF THE PURE CONCEPTS OF THE UNDERSTANDING (pt. 2)

28CHAPTER II DEDUCTION OF THE PURE CONCEPTS OF THE UNDERSTANDING (pt. 3)

29THE TRANSCENDENTAL ANALYTIC

30Book II THE ANALYTIC OF PRINCIPLES

31CHAPTER I THE SCHEMATISM OF PURE CONCEPTS OF UNDERSTANDING

32CHAPTER II SYSTEM OF ALL PRINCIPLES OF PURE UNDERSTANDING

33CHAPTER III ON THE GROUND OF THE DISTINCTION OF ALL OBJECTS WHATEVER INTO PHENOMENA AND NOUMENA

34APPENDIX THE AMPHIBOLY OF THE CONCEPTS OF REFLECTION

35TRANSCENDENTAL LOGIC DIVISION II THE TRANSCENDENTAL DIALECTIC INTRODUCTORY COMMENT UPON THE COMPOSITE ORIGIN AND CONFLICTING TENDENCIES OF THE DIALECTIC.

36TRANSCENDENTAL DIALECTIC

37INTRODUCTION

38BOOK I THE CONCEPTS OF PURE REASON

39BOOK II THE DIALECTICAL INFERENCES OF PURE REASON

40CHAPTER I THE PARALOGISMS OF PURE REASON

41CHAPTER II THE ANTINOMY OF PURE REASON

42CHAPTER III THE IDEAL OF PURE REASON

43APPENDIX TO THE TRANSCENDENTAL DIALECTIC

44APPENDIX A TRANSCENDENTAL DOCTRINE OF METHODS

45CHAPTER I THE DISCIPLINE OF PURE REASON

46CHAPTER II THE CANON OF PURE REASON

47CHAPTER III THE ARCHITECTONIC OF PURE REASON