Baumgarten's Philosophical EthicsAuthor :
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Published : Thursday 25 January 2024
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Alexander Baumgartens Ethica Philosophica (1740) served as a chief textbook of philosophical instruction in German universities for several decades, and was used by Immanuel Kant for his lectures on moral philosophy between 1759 and 1794. Now translated into English for the first time, John Hymers explores the extent of Baumgartens influence on the development of German philosophy. Accompanied by an introduction to Baumgarten and his work, this translation features an explanation of the main themes of the Ethica Philosophica, touching upon its relation to Christian Wolff and G.F. Meiers practical philosophy, but focusing especially on its role in Kants lectures. First-time translations of elucidatory passages from the writings of Meier, Wolff, and Heinrich Köhler appear together with the relevant transcriptions of Kants lectures on ethics. Based on a thorough knowledge of the original text, Hymers clear translation and supporting material makes it possible to distinguish Kants own remarks and insights from his attempts to expound and summarize Baumgartens ideas. This is a much-needed contribution for anyone working in the history of modern philosophy.
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