Critique of Practical Reason (Kritik der praktischen Vernunft)
Unraveling the Moral Foundations of Human ActionBy Immanuel Kant
Length6h 51m
About this audiobook
In "Critique of Practical Reason," Immanuel Kant meticulously delves into the foundations of moral philosophy, proposing a framework where ethical actions are derived from the categorical imperative. Utilized through a rigorous analytic style, Kant combines metaphysical inquiries with a practical approach, ultimately challenging the reader to recognize that moral reasoning is grounded in rationality rather than empirical desires. The book stands as a pivotal work within the Enlightenment context, reflecting the tension between empirical traditions and rationalist ethics, thus shaping subsequent debates in moral and political philosophy. Immanuel Kant, a central figure in Western philosophy, was heavily influenced by the philosophical movements of his time, particularly rationalism and empiricism. His educational background and struggles with the limitations of empirical knowledge led him to explore how moral values could be established without reliance on external contingencies. As a result, his work is a culmination of a lifetime devoted to understanding the interplay between freedom, morality, and institutional structures, all aimed at achieving a universal moral law. I highly recommend "Critique of Practical Reason" to readers interested in the ethical dimensions of human behavior, as well as to those wishing to engage with foundational texts that shaped modern philosophical discourse. Kant's systematic approach not only stimulates intellectual engagement but also invites contemplation on the nature of morality itself, making it essential reading for anyone delving into ethical theory.
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GenrePhilosophy
Length6 hrs 51 mins
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Publish dateApr 10, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Titlepage
2Text (pt. 1)
3Text (pt. 2)
4Text (pt. 3)
Kant's Prolegomena to Any Future MetaphysicsImmanuel Kant4h 21m$1 · $0.00
Groundwork of the Metaphysics of MoralsImmanuel Kant4h 28m$1 · $0.00
The Metaphysical Elements of EthicsImmanuel Kant2h 50m$2 · $0.00
Über die Vulkane im MondeImmanuel Kant22m$2 · $0.00
Über PädagogikImmanuel Kant2h 45m$2 · $0.00
Allgemeine Naturgeschichte und Theorie des HimmelsImmanuel Kant6h 10m$1 · $0.00
Die Metaphysik der SittenImmanuel Kant12h 16m$2 · $0.00
The Kantian Ethics: Metaphysics of Morals, The Critique of Practical Reason & Perpetual PeaceImmanuel Kant23h 26m$1 · $0.00
The Greatest Works of Immanuel KantImmanuel Kant84h 30m$1 · $0.00
Ikuiseen rauhaan: Valtio-oikeudellinen tutkielmaImmanuel Kant3h 1m$2 · $0.00
Kritik der praktischen VernunftImmanuel Kant7h 34m$2 · $0.00
Immanuel Kant: Beobachtungen über das Gefühl des Schönen und ErhabenenImmanuel Kant3h 49m$2 · $0.00
Die Metaphysik der SittenImmanuel Kant13h 47m$2 · $0.00
Groundwork of the Metaphysics of MoralsImmanuel Kant4h 47m$2 · $0.00
Metaphysische Anfangsgründe der NaturwissenschaftImmanuel Kant6h 14m$2 · $0.00
The Ethics of Immanuel KantImmanuel Kant22h 5m$2 · $0.00
The Critique of Judgment (Theory of the Aesthetic Judgment & Theory of the Teleological Judgment)Immanuel Kant14h 54m$2 · $0.00
Allgemeine Naturgeschichte und Theorie des HimmelsImmanuel Kant6h 3m$1 · $0.00
Kritik der UrteilskraftImmanuel Kant16h 23m$1 · $0.00
The Practicing StoicWard Farnsworth9h 56m$20
Moral Letters to LuciliusLucius Annaeus Seneca25h 38m$2 · $0.00
The Complete Essays of MontaigneMichel de Montaigne45h 30m$2 · $0.00
The Origin of OthersToni Morrison2h 25m$20
The LawFrédéric Bastiat2h 7m$10
IlluminationsWalter Benjamin10h 12m$20 · $0.00
Tâo Teh KingLaozi2h 38m$2 · $0.00
Buddhist Boot CampTimber Hawkeye2h 39m$18 · $0.00
The DhammapadaFriedrich Max Müller1h 30m$15
Change Your MindRJ Spina7h 5m$17
The Meditations of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius AntoninusEmperor of Rome Marcus Aurelius6h 24m$1 · $0.00
Crime and PunishmentFyodor Dostoevsky23h 11m$12 · $0.00
MeditationsMarcus Aurelius5h 54m$1 · $0.00
Tao Te ChingLao Tzu1h 25m$2 · $0.00
Tao Te ChingStephen Mitchell, Lao Tzu1h 42m$16 · $0.00
Everyday DharmaSuneel Gupta5h 2m$20 · $0.00
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on LoveMartin Luther King10h 2m$29 · $0.00
The KybalionThree Initiates3h 47m$2.30
The Joyful Wisdom ("La Gaya Scienza")Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche11h 37m$1 · $0.00
The Black ManJames Morris Webb1h 2m$6 · $0.00
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