Kant: Anthropology from a Pragmatic Point of View
Kant: Anthropology from a Pragmatic Point of View by Immanuel Kant, published by Cambridge University Press on March 2, 2006, is an annotated edition comprising 246 pages. This work reflects the final lectures Kant delivered in his anthropology course from 1772 until his retirement in 1796. The lectures, first published in 1798, aim to present Kant’s insights into the emerging field of anthropology while providing a practical perspective on humanity’s role in the world.
Readers will find that this volume not only highlights Kant’s contributions to social science and philosophy but also emphasizes the concept of human agency. The text explores how individuals can shape themselves and their existence, integrating key elements of Kant’s philosophical framework. This annotated translation by Robert B. Louden, accompanied by an introduction from Manfred Kuehn, delves into the context and themes of Kant’s lectures, making it a valuable resource for those interested in anthropology, cultural studies, and the historical development of social thought.
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Anthropology from a Pragmatic Point of View essentially reflects the last lectures Kant gave for his annual course in anthropology, which he taught from 1772 until his retirement in 1796. The lectures were published in 1798, with the largest first printing of any of Kant’s works. Intended for a broad audience, they reveal not only Kant’s unique contribution to the newly emerging discipline of anthropology, but also his desire to offer students a practical view of the world and of humanity’s place in it. With its focus on what the human being ‘as a free-acting being makes of himself or can and should make of himself,’ the Anthropology also offers readers an application of some central elements of Kant’s philosophy. This volume offers an annotated translation of the text by Robert B. Louden, together with an introduction by Manfred Kuehn that explores the context and themes of the lectures.
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