康德或许堪称近代最有影响的哲学家，同时也最为深邃难解。在本书中，作者探究了康德作品的产生背景，考察了康德与莱布尼茨和休谟的关系，以及康德试图建立一种既非唯理论又非经验论、但却能显示人类理智界限的哲学的努力。全书用强劲的笔触探讨了康德哲学中的先验演绎、绝对律令、美与设计、启蒙与律法、先验哲学等复杂主题。
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——《听众》周刊

Immanuel Kant was one of the most influential philosophers in the whole of Europe, who changed Western thought with his examinations of reason and the nature of reality. In these writings he investigates human progress, civilization, morality and why, to be truly enlightened, we must all have the freedom and courage to use our own intellect. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.