The Philosophy Of Immanuel Kant

by Alexander Dunlop Lindsay

The Philosophy of Immanuel Kant is a book written by A. D. Lindsay and published in 1919. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the philosophical ideas of Immanuel Kant, one of the most influential thinkers in the history of philosophy. The author discusses Kant's ideas on metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, and aesthetics, and provides a detailed analysis of his major works, including the Critique of Pure Reason, the Critique of Practical Reason, and the Critique of Judgment. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both students and scholars of philosophy. It provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding Kant's philosophy and its impact on modern thought.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.

Genres: Philosophy

126 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1919

About the author

Alexander Dunlop (Sandy) Lindsay was born in Glasgow, Scotland, on 14th May, 1879. Educated at Glasgow University he obtained his first degree in classics in 1899. He then won a scholarship to University College, and as well as getting a double first was president of the student union.

Lindsay taught philosophy at Glasgow University (1902-1904), Edinburgh University (1904-09) and at Balliol, Oxford. Along with his friend, William Temple, he became a tutor at the Workers' Educational Association.

During the First World War Lindsay served in the British Army and in 1917 was promoted to deputy controller of labour in France.

After the war Lindsay was professor of moral philosophy at Glasgow University before returning to Oxford University. A socialist, Lindsay became a national figure in 1926 when he joined with William Temple in urging the government to seek a negotiated agreement to the General Strike.

An educational adviser to the Labour Party, Lindsay was chairman of the National Council of Social Service. He was also involved in setting up several unemployment clubs and was vice-chancellor of Oxford University (1935-38).

Lindsay, a strong opponent of appeasement, he stood as the anti-Munich candidate in the by-election that took place in Oxford in October, 1938. Although defeated by the Conservative Party candidate, Quintin Hogg, he reduced the majority from 6,645 to 3,434.

On the outbreak of the Second World War Lindsay became chairman of the Joint Recruiting Board, with the task of allocating conscientious objectors to work of national importance other than military service. He also played an important role in organizing education for the armed forces.

As well as being a regular contributor to the Manchester Guardian he wrote several books including The Philosophy of Bergson (1911), The Philosophy of Immanuel Kant (1913), The Essentials of Democracy (1929), Kant (1934), The Modern Democratic State (1943) and Religion, Science and Society in the Modern World (1943).

He was created 1st Baron of Lindsay of Birker of Low Ground by Clement Attlee on 13 November 1945.

Alexander Dunlop Lindsay died on 18th March, 1952. His son, Michael Lindsay, a specialist in Chinese economics, succeeded to the title and became the 2nd Baron of Lindsay of Birker.

Reviews

[Ramanqu]

I listened to it and the narrator with an Indian accent kept pronouncing "faculties" as "Fuck-elities". Hence, I've been conditioned the whole time with pleasurable arousals and suggestions into having an erection whenever I open any of Kant's works.

PS. Not sure if my comment follows goodreads guidelines.