German Philosophy

In the wake of white nationalist attacks, the ongoing debate over reparations, and the controversy surrounding Confederate monuments and the contested memories they evoke, Susan Neiman's Learning from the Germans delivers an urgently needed perspective on how a country can come to terms with its historical wrongdoings. Neiman is a white woman who came of age in the civil rights-era South and a Jewish woman who has spent much of her adult life in Berlin. 

Written in a conversational, easy-to-follow format that makes the concepts easy to understand, Western Philosophy in Simple German explores the main traditions of Western philosophers from Aristotle to Descartes, and from Kant to Nietzsche.

Letters to a German Princess: Philosophy and Theology This selected edition of Leonhard Euler's "Letters to a German Princess," written between 1760 and 1762, focuses on letters 76 to 132. In these letters, Euler delves into philosophical and theological issues with exceptional clarity. Euler examines Leibniz-Wolff's doctrine of monads, debates the nature of forces, and reflects on the relationship between soul and body. He also addresses theological themes such as rational freedom, the problem of evil, and the nature of sensory perception. This selection provides an in-depth view of ...

Around the turn of the nineteenth century, a steady stream of young German poets and thinkers coursed to the town of Jena to make history. The French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars had dealt a one-two punch to the dynastic system. Confidence in traditional social, political, and religious norms had been replaced by a profound uncertainty that was as terrifying for some as it was exhilarating for others. Nowhere was the excitement more palpable than among the extraordinary group of poets, philosophers, translators, and socialites who gathered in this Thuringian village.

As a compilation of notable fragments from the writings of German philosopher G. W. F. Hegel, this audiobook functions as a helpful and intriguing introduction to the keynotes of his thought. This audiobook, comprised of short selections from Hegel's writings and organized by theme, includes a preface by Elizabeth Haldane and a foreword by Sarah Bacaller. Each Hegelian fragment includes a reference to its original source for those who want to further pursue particular selections.

A wildly original narrative of philosophy in crisis, The Haunted Present traces the dreams and struggles of Theodor Adorno, Susan Sontag, Michel Foucault, and Paul K. Feyerabend, to reveal the true fault lines of our world today It is the winter 1949: Theodor W. Adorno returns from the USA to...

This complete collection brings together the full scope of Nietzsche's radical and transformative philosophy in a single, meticulously curated work.

History of Philosophy, Volume III: Modern Philosophy is the crowning achievement of Émile Bréhier's monumental survey of Western thought—a sweeping narrative that traces the evolution of philosophical ideas from the dawn of the seventeenth century to the early twentieth. More than a chronicle, it is an invitation to witness the unfolding of modern reason itself. In this volume, Bréhier reconstructs the intellectual trajectory of modern philosophy across three centuries, from the absolutist systems of Bacon and Descartes to the critical legacy of Kant and the post-Kantian movements of ...

The Decline of the West is Oswald Spengler's magnum opus — a sweeping essay in cultural morphology that seeks to foresee the destiny of Western civilization. Published in two volumes between 1918 and 1922, the book erupted in a continent shattered by the First World War and offered Europeans a language to name what many already sensed: that the West, like all great cultures before it, was heading toward its twilight. In The Decline of the West, Spengler reconstructs universal history not as a straight line of progress, but as a set of independent cultures — each born, flourishing, and ...

Reason and Spirit: Exploring the Ideas of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel is an accessible and engaging guide to one of philosophy’s most influential and challenging thinkers. Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel shaped the course of modern thought with his bold ideas about reason, freedom, history, and the unfolding of human spirit. His vision continues to influence philosophy, politics, theology, and cultural studies today. This book introduces readers to Hegel’s life, his major works, and the revolutionary ideas that defined his system. From his famous dialectical method to his profound ...

Edited and with an introduction by philosopher Tom Whyman, this new abridged version The German Ideology sheds new light on one of the most difficult, disputed texts in Marx’s oeuvre. Written in 1846 and subsequently abandoned by Marx and Engels, only to be rescued in the 1930s by researchers in the USSR, The German Ideology is the high point of Marx’s philosophical thought: A brilliantly insightful, still thrillingly radical work of materialist philosophical therapy.

Philosophy is not a dusty archive of forgotten theories—it’s the living pulse behind every question we ask about truth, meaning, and existence. Philosophy: The Key Moments That Shaped Thought invites readers on a journey through the pivotal ideas that have transformed how we see ourselves and the world. From the ancient wonder of Socratic dialogue to the radical shifts of modern existentialism, this beginner’s guide unpacks the breakthroughs, debates, and thinkers who dared to challenge convention and redefine reality. Whether you're new to philosophy or simply seeking clarity in a ...

Thomas Mann's last great novel, first published in 1947 and now newly rendered into English by acclaimed translator John E. Woods, is a modern reworking of the Faust legend, in which Germany sells its soul to the Devil. Mann's protagonist, the composer Adrian Leverkühn, is the flower of German...

Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph Schelling Explained: German Idealism, Nature Philosophy, Freedom, Mythology, and the Search for the Absolute in Modern Thought explores one of the most creative and influential philosophers of the nineteenth century. A central figure in the movement known as German Idealism, Schelling sought to understand the deepest connections between nature, consciousness, freedom, art, and religion. While often overshadowed by figures like Hegel and Kant, Schelling developed bold ideas that shaped Romantic philosophy, influenced later existential thought, and continue to inspire...

Das Buch, das kein traditioneller Verlag publizieren wollte. Gelesen vom Autor. In diesem scharfsinnigen und provokanten Essay entlarvt Ulf Poschardt einen neuen Sozialcharakter, der unsere Gesellschaft prägt und lähmt: den „Shitbürger". Poschardt, einer der renommiertesten Journalisten Deutschlands, zeigt auf, wie der Shitbürger in den liberalen, saturierten Gesellschaften des Westens eine beispiellose „Hegemonie" errichtet hat.

Thomas Mann Explained: Modernism, Moral Conflict, The Magic Mountain, Death in Venice, German Identity, Intellectual Crisis, and the Human Struggle Between Spirit and Life Step into the profound and intellectually rich world of Thomas Mann, one of the most influential literary voices of the twentieth century. This book offers a deep exploration of Mann’s life, major works, and enduring ideas, revealing how his writing captures the tension between tradition and modernity, reason and passion, individuality and society. From the decline of bourgeois culture to the psychological complexities ...

Idealism Explained: Understanding the Philosophy of Mind, Reality, and Perception is a clear, engaging guide to one of philosophy’s most intriguing schools of thought. From the ancient insights of Plato and Vedanta to the bold arguments of Berkeley, Kant, and the German Idealists, this book traces how thinkers across cultures have challenged the assumption that the physical world exists independently of the mind. Each chapter explores a distinct era, figure, or perspective, ensuring a rich, non-repetitive journey through the evolution of idealism. Readers will discover how this ...

Will Durant's The Story of Philosophy: Immanuel Kant and German Idealism provides an insightful exploration into the profound ideas of Immanuel Kant and the subsequent development of German Idealism. This volume examines Kant's revolutionary contributions to metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics, alongside the works of key figures like Fichte, Schelling, and Hegel. Durant's accessible prose illuminates the complex theories and enduring impact of these philosophers. Ideal for readers seeking a deeper understanding of Kantian philosophy and its influence on Western thought.

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Kapitalismuskritik ist wieder in Mode, prägt den Zeitgeist und bleibt doch meist an der Oberfläche. Anders bei Karl Marx: Ihm ist es wie keinem anderen Ökonomen vor bereits 150 Jahren gelungen, die aberwitzigen Bewegungen des Kapitals und seinen Hang zur Selbstzerstörung zu beleuchten, vor...