Historical Survey Of Speculative Philosophy From Kant To Hegel

Historical Survey of Speculative Philosophy from Kant to Hegel, written by Heinrich Moritz Chalybaus in 1854, is a comprehensive study of the development of philosophical thought in the period between the late 18th century and the mid-19th century. The book is designed to introduce readers to the opinions of the recent schools of philosophy, focusing on the works of Immanuel Kant and Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel.The book begins with an overview of the philosophical landscape in the late 18th century, including the influence of the Enlightenment and the rise of German Idealism. Chalybaus then provides a detailed analysis of Kant's Critique of Pure Reason, which he considers to be the foundation of modern philosophy. He examines Kant's ideas about the nature of knowledge, the limits of human understanding, and the role of reason in shaping our perceptions of the world.Chalybaus then turns his attention to the development of Idealism, particularly the work of Johann Gottlieb Fichte and Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph Schelling. He explores their ideas about the nature of reality, the relationship between mind and matter, and the role of the individual in shaping the world around them.The final section of the book is devoted to the work of Hegel, who Chalybaus considers to be the culmination of the Idealist tradition. He provides a detailed analysis of Hegel's system of thought, including his ideas about the nature of history, the role of reason in shaping human society, and the relationship between the individual and the state.Overall, Historical Survey of Speculative Philosophy from Kant to Hegel is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the major philosophical movements of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of philosophy or the development of modern thought.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.