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This new, complete translation of Immanuel Kant's Groundwork for
the Metaphysics of Morals provides the most accessible version of
this challenging foundational work in moral philosophy. Calling on
the insights of a team of noted scholar-teachers, The Annotated
Kant renders the text as clearly as possible, supplementing it with
an inviting introduction, clarifying running commentary, and a
helpful glossary. Annotations are presented on facing pages to
provide support for readers and room for their note-taking.
Remaining true to the intricacies of the original German text, this
presentation of Kant's masterpiece enables all to appreciate the
powerful vision it offers.
This new, complete translation of Immanuel Kant's Groundwork for
the Metaphysics of Morals provides the most accessible version of
this challenging foundational work in moral philosophy. Calling on
the insights of a team of noted scholar-teachers, An Annotated Kant
renders the text as clearly as possible, supplementing it with an
inviting introduction, clarifying running commentary, and a helpful
glossary. Annotations are presented on facing pages to provide
support for readers and room for their note-taking. Remaining true
to the intricacies of the original German text, this presentation
of Kant's masterpiece enables all to appreciate the powerful vision
it offers.
Knowledge and Self-Knowledge in Plato's Theaetetus advances a new
explanation for the apparent failure of the Theaetetus to come to a
satisfactory conclusion about the definition of knowledge.
Tschemplik argues that understanding this aporetic dialogue in
light of the fact that it was conducted with two noted
mathematicians shows that for Plato, mathematics was not the
paradigm for philosophy. She points out that, although mathematics
is clearly an important part of the philosopher's training, as the
educational outline of the Republic makes clear, the point on which
the mathematician falls short is the central role that
self-knowledge plays in philosophical investigation. Theaetetus
betrays this deficiency and is led by Socrates to an understanding
of the benefits of self-knowledge understood as the knowledge of
ignorance. Tschemplik concludes that it is the absence of
self-knowledge in the Theaetetus which leads to its closing impasse
regarding knowledge. This book will be of interest to scholars and
graduate students in the history of philosophy with a special
interest in ancient philosophy, and will also be accessible to
upper-level undergraduates in ancient philosophy.
The volume that you hold in your hands offers a distinctive
alternative to the many editions of Plato's Republic currently in
print. Andrea Tschemplik provides a fresh and accessible
translation of Plato's classic work, specially designed to aid
newcomers in better understanding and appreciating the text. In
addition, this volume provides a range of student-friendly
supplements to enhance the learning experience. A general
introduction addresses the standard challenges associated with
reading Platonic dialogues, outlines the basic structure of the
work, introduces key characters, and offers historical context.
Each book begins with a helpful outline, and ends with study
questions ideal for classroom discussion, paper assignments, or
self-guided consideration of the text. Annotations, appendices, and
an extensive index round out the volume.
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