Tetens’s Writings on Method, Language, and Anthropology
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Biografisk notat
Courtney D. Fugate is Associate Professor at the American University of Beirut, Lebanon.
Curtis Sommerlatte is Dean’s Postdoctoral Scholar at Florida State University, USA.
Scott Stapleford is Professor of Philosophy at St. Thomas University in Fredericton, Canada.
This excellent translation of Tetens’ writings on method, language, and anthropology is a major contribution to scholarship on modern German philosophy. Not only are Tetens’ works valuable for understanding Kant, they also illuminate the breadth and depth of philosophical reflection in a particularly rich period of intellectual history.
J. Colin McQuillan, Associate Professor of Philosophy, St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, USA
With this fine collection of Tetens' essays and occasional pieces— expertly translated and meticulously annotated by Fugate, Sommerlatte, and Stapleford— English readers can see for the first time how thoroughly the ambition to offer his own "grand synthesis" animates Tetens' thought, and can explore for themselves the profound affinities that obtain throughout the works of Tetens and Kant.
Corey W. Dyck, Professor of Philosophy, Western University, Canada
<p>Tetens has long been regarded as an important source for Kant, but his work is now being discussed in its own right. Putting Tetens’s influential <i>Philosophical Essays</i> of 1777 in the context of his earlier and later works will enable scholars to achieve a much fuller picture of his—and his contemporaries—approaches to a variety of subjects. This collection is a welcome addition that will enrich the burgeoning field of 18th century philosophical studies.</p>
Patricia Kitcher, Professor Emerita of Philosophy, Columbia University, USA
Containing all of the key writings leading up to the publication of his Philosophical Essays in 1777, this volume presents complete works by Johann Nicolaus Tetens (1736-1807) in English for the very first time. These important essays focus on method in metaphysics and mathematics, the analysis of language, and various anthropological questions that occupied thinkers of the period. Key features of the volume include:
· Accurate, readable translations
· Detailed scholarly notes
· A substantial introduction situating Tetens's works in historical context
· A German-English glossary
This collection marks a significant contribution to scholarship on Kant and 18th-century German philosophy.
Acknowledgements
Abbreviations
Part 1. Introduction to the Translation
Courtney D. Fugate, in collaboration with Curtis Sommerlatte
Introduction
Johann Nicolaus Tetens (1736–1807): An Historical Sketch
Tetens and Kant
Resumé of the Works
Vocabulary and Style
Part 2. The Translations
1. Thoughts on the Influence of the Climate on the Manner of Human Thought (1759)
Translated by Courtney D. Fugate
2. Thoughts on Some Reasons Why There are So Few Settled Truths in Metaphysics (1760)
Translated by Scott Stapleford
3. Letter to … on the Question: Whether the Difference in the Cognitive Abilities and Inclinations of Human Beings has its Ground in an Innate Difference, or in External Circumstances (1761)
Translated by Curtis Sommerlatte
4. On the Difference of Human Beings with Respect to their Chief Inclinations (1762–1763)
Translated by Curtis Sommerlatte
5. On the Principles and Benefits of Etymology (1765–1766)
Translated by Courtney D. Fugate
6. On the Various Benefits of the Domains of Human Knowledge (1765)
Translated by Courtney D. Fugate
7. On the Origin of the Desire for Honor (1766)
Translated by Courtney D. Fugate
8. On the Origin of Languages and Writing (1772)
Translated by Courtney D. Fugate
9. On the General Speculative Philosophy (1775)
Translated by Courtney D. Fugate
Part 3. Ancillary Materials
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
Central and previously overlooked ideas and thinkers from the German Enlightenment Era are showcased in this series. Expanding research into areas that have been neglected particularly in English-language scholarship, it covers the work of lesser-known authors, previously untranslated texts, and issues that have suffered an undeserved life on the margins of current philosophical-historical discussion about 18th-century German thought.
By opening itself to a broad range of subjects and placing the role of women during this period centre-stage, the series not only advances our understanding about the German Enlightenment and its connection with the pan-European debates, but also contributes to debates about the reception of Newtonian science and the impact of Leibnizian, Kantian and Wolffian philosophies.
Featuring edited collections and single-authored works, and overseen by an esteemed Editorial Board, the goal is to enrich current debates in the history of philosophy and to correct common misconceptions.
Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
Courtney D. Fugate is Associate Professor at the American University of Beirut, Lebanon.
Curtis Sommerlatte is Dean’s Postdoctoral Scholar at Florida State University, USA.
Scott Stapleford is Professor of Philosophy at St. Thomas University in Fredericton, Canada.