Challenging prevailing interpretations of the development of modern philosophy, this book proposes a reinterpretation of the transcendental tradition. It seeks to revive an understanding of what Husserl calls "the paradox of subjectivity" - an appreciation for the rich character of experience.

Introduction ; 1. Heidegger on Modern Philosophy and the Transcendental Subject ; 2. Kant: Subjectivity and Apperception ; 3. Husserl: Subjectivity and Intentionality ; 4. The Self in the Transcendental Tradition ; 5. Conclusion: The Paradox of Subjectivity

David Carr's Paradox of Subjectivity is a brilliant and challenging defense of the legitimacy and distinctiveness of the transcendental tradition in modern philosophy. This is a splendid book, to be enjoyed by anyone interested in Kant, or in the philosophical problems that gripped him. The Philosophical Review David Carr's Paradox of Subjectivity is a brilliant and challenging defense of the legitimacy and distinctiveness of the transcendental tradition in modern philosophy. This is a splendid book, to be enjoyed by anyone interested in Kant, or in the philosophical problems that gripped him. The Philosophical Review "...a timely and refreshing defense of the tradition of transcendental philosophy in Kant and Husserl against Heidegger's influential attack....The erudition and clarity of this fine study make it accessible to both undergraduate and graduate audiences. This is a welcome addition to all collections supporting a major in philosophy."--Choice "A brilliant and challenging defense of the legitimacy and distinctiveness of the transcendental tradition in modern philosophy takes the world as given and explores it factually...this is a splendid book, to be enjoyed by anyone interested in Kant, or in the philosophical problems that gripped him."--The Philosophical Review "...a timely and refreshing defense of the tradition of transcendental philosophy in Kant and Husserl against Heidegger's influential attack....The erudition and clarity of this fine study make it accessible to both undergraduate and graduate audiences. This is a welcome addition to all ."--Choice "A brilliant and challenging defense of the legitimacy and distinctiveness of the transcendental tradition in modern philosophy takes the world as given and explores it factually...this is a splendid book, to be enjoyed by anyone interested in Kant, or in the philosophical problems that gripped him."--The Philosophical Review