| Description |
1 online resource (ix, 243 pages). |
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text file |
| Series |
The new synthese historical library, texts and studies in the history of philosophy ; 44
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New synthese historical library ; 44.
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| Note |
Based on the author's thesis--University of Iowa. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-233) and index. |
| Summary |
In the Critique of Judgment, Kant argues that feeling is part of the system of the mind. Judgments of taste based on feeling are a unique kind of judgment, and the feeling that is their foundation forms an independent third power of the mind. Feeling has a special role within this system in that it also provides a transition between the other two powers of the mind, cognition and desire. Matthews argues that feeling, our experience of beauty, provides a transition because it orients humans in a sensible world. Judgments of taste help overcome the difficulties that arise when rational cognitive and moral ends must be pursued in a sensible world. Matthews demonstrates how feeling, disassociated from rational activities in Kant's earlier works, is now central in reaching rational ends and understanding humans as unified rational beings. Audience: This book would be of interest to research libraries and university libraries, philosophers, historians and aestheticians. |
| Contents |
I. Judgments of Taste -- II. Cognition and Feeling -- III. Taste and Desire -- IV. Orienting Rational Beings in a Sensible World -- V. The System of the Powers of the Mind -- Conclusion -- Notes. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Kant, Immanuel, 1724-1804.
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Kant, Immanuel, 1724-1804. |
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Philosophy of mind.
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Philosophy of mind. |
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Emotions (Philosophy)
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Emotions (Philosophy) |
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Aesthetics, Modern -- 18th century.
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Aesthetics, Modern. |
| Chronological Term |
18th century |
| Subject |
Aesthetics, Modern -- 19th century.
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| Chronological Term |
19th century |
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1700-1899 |
| Other Form: |
Print version: 9789048149216 |
| ISBN |
9789401589673 (electronic book) |
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9401589674 (electronic book) |
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9789048149216 (print) |
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9048149215 (print) |
| Standard No. |
10.1007/978-94-015-8967-3 |
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