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Bielefeldt, Heiner, 1958-

Symbolic representation in Kant's practical philosophy / Heiner Bielefeldt. - Cambridge, U.K. ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2003. - 1 online resource (xiii, 202 pages)

Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-197) and index.

Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Citations and Translations; Acknowledgments; I Introduction; II Kant's Socratic Enlightenment; III The Law of Freedom; IV How to Find Orientation in Moral Practice; V The Order of Rights as a Symbol of Human Dignity; VI Traces of Purposiveness in Nature and History; VII Symbolism in the Philosophy of Religion; viii Conclusion; Bibliography; Index.

This book explores in detail the role that symbolic representation plays in the architecture of Kant's philosophy. By showing how the nature of symbolic representation plays out across all areas of Kant's practical philosophy Heiner Bielefeldt offers a unique perspective on how these various facets of Kant's philosophy cohere.

ISBN: 0511061285 (electronic bk.) 9780511061288 (electronic bk.) 051106974X 9780511069741 9780521818131 (hbk.) 0521818133 (hbk.) 9780511498022 (ebook) 0511498020 (ebook) 1280434503 9781280434501

Subjects--Personal Names:
Kant, Immanuel, 1724-1804 --Symbolism.
Kant, Immanuel, 1724-1804
Kant, Immanuel.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
PHILOSOPHY--History & Surveys--Modern.
Symbolism.
Symbol
Ethik
Praktische Philosophie
Philosophy.
Philosophy & Religion.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Electronic books.
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: B2799.S94 / B5413 2003eb

Dewey Class. No.: 193