Cambridge Companion to Fichte

The first English-language survey of Fichte's philosophy, examining all the central areas and stages of his work.

List of contents

Introduction Günter Zöller; 1. From Kant to Fichte Wayne M. Martin; 2. Fichte and the French Revolution Frederick Beiser; 3. Fichte's explanation of the dynamic structure of consciousness in the 1794-5 Wissenschaftslehre Christian Klotz; 4. The Wissenschaftslehre of 1796-9 (nova methodo) Daniel Breazeale; 5. Fichte's later presentations of the Wissenschaftslehre Günter Zöller; 6. Fichte's philosophy of right and ethics Allen W. Wood; 7. Fichte's political economy and his theory of property Jean-Christophe Merle; 8. The Wissenschaftslehre and historical engagement Ives Radrizzani; 9. Ending individuality: the mission of a nation in Fichte's Addresses to the German Nation Alexander Aichele; 10. Fichte's philosophy of religion Hansjürgen Verweyen; 11. Fichte and the development of early German romantic philosophy Elizabeth Millán; 12. Fichte and Schelling: the limitations of the Wissenschaftslehre Sebastian Gardner; 13. Fichte and Hegel on recognition and slavery David James; 14. Fichte's position: anti-subjectivism, self-awareness and self-location in the space of reasons Paul Franks; Bibliography; Index.

Summary

This book explores the work of the influential philosopher Fichte, from his theoretical, ethical and political thought to his studies of religion and history. It is essential reading for students of Fichte and of German idealism, as well as for those interested in the history of philosophy more widely.

Product details

• Authors: David James, David (University of Warwick) Zoeller James, David Zoller James, Gunter Zoller
• Assisted by: David James (Editor), David (University of Warwick) James (Editor), Gunter (Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitat Munchen) Zoeller (Editor), Gunter Zoller (Editor), Günter Zöller (Editor)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 13.12.2016
• EAN: 9780521478052
• ISBN: 978-0-521-47805-2
• No. of pages: 440
• Series: Cambridge Companions to Philosophy; Cambridge Companions to Philos; Cambridge Companions to Philosophy; Cambridge Companions to Philos
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: antiquity to present day