The Critique of Practical Reason (Theory of Moral Reasoning) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Moral Law, Freedom, Duty, and the Autonomy of the WillBy Immanuel Kant
Length8h 35m
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In The Critique of Practical Reason, Immanuel Kant develops the foundation of moral philosophy by asking how reason can determine the will independently of inclination, advantage, or empirical desire. Written in the rigorous, architectonic style characteristic of critical philosophy, the work clarifies the authority of the moral law, the categorical imperative, freedom, duty, and the postulates of God and immortality. It stands as the ethical counterpart to the Critique of Pure Reason, shifting Kant's critical project from the limits of knowledge to the demands of action. Kant, the Königsberg philosopher of the Enlightenment, wrote this text after establishing his revolutionary account of human cognition. His concern with autonomy, rational agency, and universal law reflects both the intellectual climate of eighteenth-century Europe and his resistance to moral systems grounded merely in sentiment, theology, or consequences. The book expresses his conviction that human dignity depends upon the capacity to legislate moral law through reason. This work is indispensable for readers of philosophy, ethics, theology, political theory, and intellectual history. Though demanding, it rewards careful study with one of the most powerful accounts of moral freedom ever written.
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.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- 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.
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Length8 hrs 35 mins
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Publish dateOct 1, 2015
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Table of contents
1The Critique of Practical Reason (Theory of Moral Reasoning) (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Author Biography
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6Preface
7Introduction. Of the Idea of a Critique of Practical Reason
8First Part. Elements of Pure Practical Reason
9Book I. The Analytic of Pure Practical Reason
10Chapter I. Of the Principles of Pure Practical Reason
11Chapter II. Of the Concept of an Object of Pure Practical Reason
12Chapter III. Of the Motives of Pure Practical Reason
13Book II. Dialectic of Pure Practical Reason
14Chapter I. Of a Dialectic of Pure Practical Reason Generally
15Chapter II. Of the Dialectic of Pure Reason in defining the Conception of the “Summum Bonum”
16Second Part. Methodology of Pure Practical Reason
17Conclusion
18Analysis
19Reflection
20Memorable Quotes
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