Critique of Practical Reason (Kritik der praktischen Vernunft)
Unraveling the Moral Foundations of Human ActionBy Immanuel Kant
Length6h 50m
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 50 mins
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Publish dateApr 10, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter 1 (pt. 1)
2Chapter 1 (pt. 2)
3Chapter 1 (pt. 3)
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Crítica de la Razón PuraImmanuel Kant26h 12m4.1 (51.4K)$11 · $0.00
Schriften zur Geschichtsphilosophie, Ethik und Politik (Kommentiert)Immanuel Kant9h 3m4.5 (11)$1 · $0.00
Kritik der reinen Vernunft (Kommentiert)Immanuel Kant25h 32m4.4 (1.2K)$1 · $0.00
Untersuchung über die Deutlichkeit der Grundsätze der natürlichen Theologie und der Moral (Kommentiert)Immanuel Kant2h 46m4.1 (113)$1 · $0.00
IMMANUEL KANT: Philosophical Books, Critiques & Essays (Annotated)Immanuel Kant83h 49m4.4 (143)$2 · $0.00
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Kant's Prolegomena to Any Future Metaphysics (Annotated)Immanuel Kant6h 3m4.1 (12.9K)$2 · $0.00
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Die größten Klassiker der Philosophie (Kommentiert)Immanuel Kant, Søren Kierkegaard, Edmund Husserl, Ludwig Wittgenstein, Friedrich Nietzsche, Konfuzius, Platon, Xenophon, Aristoteles, Laotse, Marcus Tullius Cicero, Marcus Aurelius, Plotin, Thomas von Aquin, Niccolò Machiavelli, Thomas Morus, Giordano Bruno, Michel de Montaigne, René Descartes, Francis Bacon, Blaise Pascal, Baruch Spinoza, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, David Hume, Jean Jacques Rousseau, Friedrich Schelling, John Locke, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, John Stuart Mill, Karl Marx452h 28m4.5 (114)$2 · $0.00
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Die größten Philosophen des Deutschen Idealismus (Kommentiert)Immanuel Kant, Johann Gottlieb Fichte, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, Friedrich Schelling, Friedrich Schleiermacher138h 36m$1.50 · $0.00
Beobachtungen über das Gefühl des Schönen und Erhabenen (Kommentiert)Immanuel Kant4h 4m4.2 (155)$2 · $0.00
Logik - Ein Handbuch zu Vorlesungen (Kommentiert)Immanuel Kant7h 11m4.0 (1.4K)$2 · $0.00
Träume eines Geistersehers, erläutert durch Träume der Metaphysik (Kommentiert)Immanuel Kant4h 1m$2 · $0.00
Collected Works of Immanuel Kant: Complete Critiques, Philosophical Works and Essays (Including Kant's Inaugural Dissertation) (Annotated)Immanuel Kant83h 45m4.3 (18)$2 · $0.00
Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals (Annotated)Immanuel Kant5h 5m$2 · $0.00
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WitnessAriel Burger8h 1m4.6 (1.3K)$20 · $0.00
The Magic PresenceGodfré Ray King10h 21m4.6 (307)$1.20 · $0.00
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Lessons in TruthH. Emilie Cady3h 50m4.5 (2.4K)$20 · $0.00
The Discourses of EpictetusP. E. MATHESOM12h 47m4.4 (17.7K)$1.20 · $0.00
IlluminationsWalter Benjamin10h 12m4.4 (16.2K)$20 · $0.00
That Bird Has My WingsJarvis Jay Masters9h 49m4.4 (13.7K)$29 · $0.00
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SymposiumPlato3h 26m4.4 (97.9K)$1.20 · $0.00
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