The Critique Of Practical Reason (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419158155)

The Critique of Practical Reason is a philosophical work by Immanuel Kant that explores the nature of practical reason and moral philosophy. The book is divided into two main parts, the Analytic and the Dialectic. In the Analytic, Kant examines the concept of the moral law and argues that it is a necessary feature of practical reason. He also discusses the idea of the categorical imperative, which is a universal moral principle that applies to all rational beings. In the Dialectic, Kant considers objections to his theory and defends his position against alternative views. Throughout the book, Kant emphasizes the importance of reason and rationality in moral decision-making. He argues that moral actions must be motivated by the moral law, rather than by personal desires or interests. He also maintains that moral actions are not only good in themselves, but also lead to happiness and fulfillment. The Critique of Practical Reason is considered one of Kant's most important works, and it has had a profound influence on moral philosophy and ethics. It is a challenging and complex book that requires careful reading and reflection, but it offers valuable insights into the nature of morality and the role of reason in ethical decision-making.To be an object of practical knowledge, as such, signifies, therefore, only the relation of the will to the action by which the object or its opposite would be realized; and to decide whether something is an object of pure practical reason or not is only to discern the possibility or impossibility of willing the action by which, if we had the required power (about which experience must decide), a certain object would be realized.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Immanuel Kant
ISBN-10: 1419158155
ISBN-13: 9781419158155
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 132
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.53lbs
Size: 9.24h x 7.56w x 0.31d