Kant's 'Critique of Pure Reason'

A Reader's Guide

James Luchte

• Publisher: Continuum
• Year: 2007
• Print ISBN:
  9780826493224
• eBook ISBN:
  9781441176820
• Edition: 1
• Topic: Philosophy
• Subtopic: Philosophy History & Theory

Continuum's Reader's Guides are clear, concise and accessible introductions to classic works of philosophy. Each book explores the major themes, historical and philosophical context and key passages of a major philosophical text, guiding the reader toward a thorough understanding of often demanding material. Ideal for undergraduate students, the guides provide an essential resource for anyone who needs to get to grips with a philosophical text.Kant's Critique of Pure Reason is arguably the most important work of philosophy of the last two centuries. It is a classic text that is encountered by virtually every student of philosophy. As such, this is a hugely important and exciting, yet notoriously challenging, piece of philosophical writing. In Kant's 'Critique of Pure Reason': A Reader's Guide, James Luchte offers a clear and thorough account of this key philosophical work. The book offers a detailed review of the key themes and a lucid commentary that will enable readers to rapidly navigate the text. Geared towards the specific requirements of students who need to reach a sound understanding of the text as a whole, the guide explores the complex and important ideas inherent in the text and provides a cogent survey of the reception and influence of Kant's hugely important work.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Contents
• Preface
• Note on the Text
• 1 Context
• 2 Overview of Themes
• 3 Reading the Text
• 4 Reception and Influence
• Notes
• Guide to Futher Reading
• Appendix: Contents of the Critique of Pure Reason with A & B Locations
• Index