Kant's Treatment of Causality

By Alfred C. Ewing and A.C. Ewing

Book Overview

"Kant's Treatment of Causality" is a rigorous and insightful examination of one of the most pivotal themes in Enlightenment philosophy. Written by the distinguished philosopher A.C. Ewing, this work provides a comprehensive analysis of Immanuel Kant's theories regarding cause and effect, primarily as presented in the "Critique of Pure Reason." Ewing meticulously explores the development of Kant's thought, navigating the complexities of the Transcendental Deduction and the Second Analogy of Experience to elucidate how Kant sought to provide a definitive answer to Humean skepticism.

The book delves into the distinction between the phenomenal and the noumenal, examining how the category of causality functions as an a priori condition for the possibility of experience. Ewing evaluates Kant's arguments for the necessity and universality of causal laws, offering critical commentary on their internal consistency and historical impact. This study remains an essential resource for scholars of German Idealism and epistemology, offering a clear and scholarly path through some of the most challenging sections of the Kantian corpus. It serves as a vital contribution to the understanding of how human cognition structures the perceived world.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1025765672
• ISBN13: 9781025765679
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"