Author

Publication

2008-08-19 - Palgrave Macmillan

Language

English

Word Count

64,000 words, Guess

Page Count

256 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

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Classifications

  • LCCBJ1-1725BJB108-5802B

Description

"This book challenges the standard view of the relationship between Kant's and Sartre's practical philosophies, making a case for regarding Kant as one of Sartre's most significant predecessors. By using an original comparative methodology, the book identifies several fundamental theses of Sartre's practical philosophy despite the common reading of Sartre as a philosopher without a practical philosophy. Furthermore, the book shows that Sartre's practical philosophy proves to be closer to Kant than dominant contemporary Kantian theories are. Starting from the similarities between Kant and Sartre, the book uncovers the project of a critical ethics which is philosophically more compelling than dominant contemporary Kantian theories"--

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