Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Kant on Judgment [Paperback]

Kants Critique of Judgmentis one of the most important texts in the history of modern aesthetics. This GuideBook discusses the Third Critiquesection by section, and introduces and assesses:

• Kant's life and the background of the Critique of Judgment
• the ideas and text of the Critique of Judgment, including a critical explanation of Kants theories of natural beauty
• the continuing relevance of Kants work to contemporary philosophy and aesthetics. 

This GuideBookis an accessible introduction to a notoriously difficult work and will be essential reading for students of Kant and aesthetics.

Preface.  Introduction  1. The Pleasure in Pure Beauty  2. The Sublime and the Infinite  3.  The Fine Arts and Creative Genius  4. Beautys Confirmation of Science and Morality  5.  Living Organisms, God and Intelligent Design.  Conclusion: The Music of the Spheres and the Idealization of Reason

'This is a superb treatment of Kants Third Critiquein its entirety  in depth, in careful analysis...' Donald W. Crawford, University of California, Santa Barbara, USA

'The clarity of Wickss presentation and analysis will prove invaluable to all students and teachers of Kants text.' Rachel Zuckert, Northwestern University, Illinois, USA