Kant: Metaphysical Foundations of Natural Science
Kant: Metaphysical Foundations of Natural Science
Immanuel Kant was actively concerned with issues in the philosophy of natural science throughout his career. The Metaphysical Foundations of Natural Science presents his most mature reflections on these themes in the context of both his critical philosophy, presented in the Critique of Pure Reason, and the natural science of his time. This volume features a new translation which is especially clear and accurate, together with an historical and philosophical introduction and a guide to further reading.
- New translation is clear and accurate
- Friedman an acknowledged expert on Kant's philosophy of science
- Helpful ancillary materials: glossary, guide to further reading etc.
Reviews & endorsements
'Friedman's translation and edition of Kant's Metaphysical Foundations of Natural Science is really excellent. No doubt, it will replace earlier translations and become the English standard edition of this text.' History and Philosophy of Life Sciences
Product details
October 2004Paperback
9780521544757
160 pages
228 × 153 × 10 mm
0.27kg
Available
Table of Contents
- Preface
- 1. Metaphysical foundations of phoronomy
- 2. Metaphysical foundations of dynamics
- 3. Metaphysical foundations of mechanics
- 4. Metaphysical foundations of phenomenology.
