Kant's Doctrine of Transcendental Illusion

by Michelle Grier

Book Overview

This major study of Kant provides a detailed examination of the development and function of the doctrine of transcendental illusion in his theoretical philosophy. The author argues that we cannot understand Kant unless we take seriously his claim that the mind inevitably acts in accordance with ideas and principles that are illusory. Taking this claim seriously, we can make much better sense of Kant's arguments and reach a deeper understanding of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 052103972X
• ISBN13: 9780521039727
• Release Date: August 2007
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"