Introduction to German Philosophy: From Kant to Habermas 1st Edition by Andrew Bowie (PDF)

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Introduction to German Philosophy is the only book in English to provide a comprehensive account of the key ideas and arguments of modern German philosophy from Kant to the present. the first book in English to provide a comprehensive account of the key ideas and arguments of modern German philosophy from Kant to the present. offers an accessible introduction to the work, among others, of Kant, Fichte, the Romantics, Hegel, Marx, Nietzsche, Wittgenstein, the Vienna Circle, Husserl, Heidegger, Benjamin, Adorno, Gadamer, and Habermas. considers how German philosophy reacts to revolutionary changes in modern science, society, and culture; ideal for anyone wanting to know more about the role of the German tradition within philosophy and literature as a whole.

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Editorial Reviews: Review “One strength of this admirable introduction to modern German philosophy for English-speaking readers is the masterly manner in which Andrew Bowie manages to fairly structure an abundance of illuminating ideas.” Jürgen Habermas “Bowie provides an excellent overview which will be useful for general readers, students and specialists.” The Philosophers’ Magazine “Where Bowie really shines … is in introducing “minor” figures such as Herder and Hamann and showing how they prefigure the ideas of Schelling, Heidegger, Wittgenstein and contemporary analytic thinkers such as John McDowell and Robert Brandom. His chapter on the Early Romantics is equally clear and far-reaching.” Times Higher Education Supplement “This is probably the most knowledgeable presentation in English of the history of the German contribution to so-called continental philosophy from Herder and Kant to Gadamer and Habermas. Andrew Bowie is an exceptional scholar of German Romanticism and Idealism as well as of the hermeneutic tradition and critical theory of the twentieth century.” Manfred Frank, Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen “This book has remarkable breadth. Not only does it cover a larger period of German thought than other similar books, but it also has a genuine appreciation for so-called “second-rank” figures (e.g., Herder, Schlegel, Schelling) and for a range of issues concerning aesthetics and society that go far beyond the narrow focus on epistemology and metaphysics that one typically finds in philosophical overviews.” Karl Ameriks, University of Notre Dame From the Inside Flap Introduction to German Philosophy is the only book in English to provide a comprehensive account of the key ideas and arguments of modern German philosophy from Kant to the present. Andrew Bowie offers an accessible introduction to the work, among others, of Kant, Herder, Fichte, the Romantics, Schelling, Hegel, Marx, Nietzsche, Frege, Wittgenstein, the Vienna Circle, Husserl, Heidegger, Benjamin, Adorno, Gadamer and Habermas. Modern German philosophy is proving to be more and more important to the study of all areas of the humanities. The book considers how that philosophy reacts to revolutionary changes in modern science, society and culture. The works of the philosophers are seen both as part of the wider traumatic history of Germany and as offering arguments which are central to debates in contemporary philosophy and theory in the humanities. The book is clearly written, and makes complex arguments accessible without running the risk of oversimplification. It will be essential reading for students in philosophy, literature and the humanities in general and for anyone wanting to know more about the role of the German tradition within philosophy and literature as a whole. From the Back Cover Introduction to German Philosophy is the only book in English to provide a comprehensive account of the key ideas and arguments of modern German philosophy from Kant to the present. Andrew Bowie offers an accessible introduction to the work, among others, of Kant, Herder, Fichte, the Romantics, Schelling, Hegel, Marx, Nietzsche, Frege, Wittgenstein, the Vienna Circle, Husserl, Heidegger, Benjamin, Adorno, Gadamer and Habermas. Modern German philosophy is proving to be more and more important to the study of all areas of the humanities. The book considers how that philosophy reacts to revolutionary changes in modern science, society and culture. The works of the philosophers are seen both as part of the wider traumatic history of Germany and as offering arguments which are central to debates in contemporary philosophy and theory in the humanities. The book is clearly written, and makes complex arguments accessible without running the risk of oversimplification. It will be essential reading for students in philosophy, literature and the humanities in general and for anyone wanting to know more about the role of the German tradition within philosophy and literature as a whole. About the Author Andrew Bowie is Chair of German and Founding Director of the Humanities and Arts Research Centre at Royal Holloway, University of London. Read more

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⭐Having read this book before, I find myself coming back and reading it again. It’s high-minded and inspiring. Pinkard does an excellent job of making complex topics understandable without dumbing them down. The nuance remains, and you get the 30,000 foot view. It’s not an easy reader at all. It takes some work, but it is a rewarding and exciting adventure in thought. Highly recommended.

⭐If you need a solid overview of German philosophy in this specific period, you can’t go wrong with this volume. The book is well-organized, the writing is clear, and the volume is as concise as can be for a book that covers some of the most challenging thinkers of the time. This is not an in-depth look at any one period or philosopher, but it proved extremely useful as background reading.

⭐Since there are few books in the English language devoted exclusively to German philosophy this work is essential for the serious student of philosophy, but be aware that the author uses a lot of professorial jargon. It is not easy reading and can be dull at times. I rated it four stars because of its brilliant insights and breadth of knowledge and would consider it a worthwhile purchase for the serious and committed reader.

⭐A great deal of the philosophy presented is in fact Jewish philosophy and not German. The author in the preface and introduction immediately places judgments on writers such as Nietzsche and presents the same old worn-out propagandistic hatred of Germany that is in every single post-war book on the topic. The Jewish Frankfurt School and its vile offspring, Critical Theory, are presented as essentially German, when in fact they are anti-German, anti-European, and racist. I suggest you avoid paying the $30 plus dollars for this book (I sure wish I had) and find an older book on German philosophy, preferably one from before 1945. It will surely contain actual German philosophy, unlike this book.

⭐The writing style and the contents are excellent, but this is a very difficult book for a novice. That is entirely to the good. I am forcing myself to read and re-read the chapters slowly and deliberately so that I can build a solid foundation for what comes next. I think it is paying off in my increased appreciation for the nuances of the Huntington Fukyama debate.

⭐Introduction to German Philosophy – from Kant to Habermas, by Andrew Bowie, Polity Press, 2003, 304 ff.The author of this collection of philosophical biographies is Professor of Philosophy and German at Royal Holloway College of the University of London. The book presents short accounts, each of some 10 to 20 pages, of the lives and works of the principal German philosophers from the 18th century (Kant) to the late 20th century (Habermas). This period covers the lives of Fichte, Herder, Schelling, Hegel, Schleiermacher, Feuerbach, Marx, Nietzsche, Frege and Heidegger, all of whom appear in their respective pen portraits. Most of these are not personalities that the general reader will have encountered, so it’s good to have a book that puts their work into the context of those who preceded or followed them.The book is intended for the serious student of philosophy – at undergraduate level even – but it is written in plain English with a minimum of philosophical jargon, so one does not have to be an academic in order to understand and appreciate it. Bowie is particularly skilled at interpreting philosophy in relation to the developments in music and literature, which burgeoned into a new and prolific domain when it embraced the philosophy of romanticism. The philosophical movement then had its counterparts in the other arts – painting, poetry, drama and music. While the names of the `founding fathers’, as it were, in philosophy may not be familiar, the names of Wordsworth and Keats, Brahms and Schumann will be familiar to all, and Bowie discusses the philosophical structures that provoked this change in music, drama and poetry.This is a substantial and authoritative book, with suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter. Such a scholarly work will be of huge benefit to philosophy students, but I cannot see it generating a wide readership amongst general readers – it is too detailed for that.Howard Jones is the author of The World as Spirit

⭐This “introduction” might be a little much for the true novice, but it is a solid overview of the subject. It is a thorough review for such a short book and richly sourced with strong bibliographies and suggestions for further reading.The effort would have benefited from a stronger editor…occasionally the writing gets clunky and confusing. Nonetheless, “Introduction to German Philosophy” is chock full of good stuff. I wish it had been available thirty years earlier!

⭐Introduction to German Philosophy – from Kant to Habermas, by Andrew Bowie, Polity Press, 2003, 304 ff.The author of this collection of philosophical biographies is Professor of Philosophy and German at Royal Holloway College of the University of London. The book presents short accounts, each of some 10 to 20 pages, of the lives and works of the principal German philosophers from the 18th century (Kant) to the late 20th century (Habermas). This period covers the lives of Fichte, Herder, Schelling, Hegel, Schleiermacher, Feuerbach, Marx, Nietzsche, Frege and Heidegger, all of whom appear in their respective pen portraits. Most of these are not personalities that the general reader will have encountered, so it’s good to have a book that puts their work into the context of those who preceded or followed them.The book is intended for the serious student of philosophy – at undergraduate level even – but it is written in plain English with a minimum of philosophical jargon, so one does not have to be an academic in order to understand and appreciate it. Bowie is particularly skilled at interpreting philosophy in relation to the developments in music and literature, which burgeoned into a new and prolific domain when it embraced the philosophy of romanticism. The philosophical movement then had its counterparts in the other arts – painting, poetry, drama and music. While the names of the `founding fathers’, as it were, in philosophy may not be familiar, the names of Wordsworth and Keats, Brahms and Schumann will be familiar to all, and Bowie discusses the philosophical structures that provoked this change in music, drama and poetry.This is a substantial and authoritative book, with suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter. Such a scholarly work will be of huge benefit to philosophy students, but I cannot see it generating a wide readership amongst general readers – however fascinating, it is too detailed for that.Howard Jones is the author of The Thoughtful Guide to God

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⭐An outstanding introduction to a subject which has been widely and unfairly dismissed by the English-speaking world.

⭐The best written and most clearly explicated book on the subject that I have encountered. This has been an invaluable resource to me and would be helpful not just to a student of Philosophy, but also of literature, cultural studies, history and I’m sure many other disciplines

⭐Excellent

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