A Copernican Critique of Kantian Idealism
This book offers a comprehensive critique of the Kantian principle that ‘objects conform to our cognition’ from the perspective of a Copernican world–view which stands diametrically opposed to Kant’s because founded on the principle that our cognition con
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J.T.W. RYALL
A Copernican Critique of Kantian Idealism
J.T.W. Ryall
A Copernican Critique of Kantian Idealism
J. T. W. Ryall Cardiff University Cardiff, UK
ISBN 978-3-319-56770-9 ISBN 978-3-319-56771-6 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-56771-6 Library of Congress Control Number: 2017938538 © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2017 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are solely and exclusively licensed by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Cover illustration: Rainbow Painting (1) (1966) (Detail) by Norman Adams (1927–2005). Presented by the Trustees of the Chantrey Bequest 1969. Reproduced by kind permission of Benjamin Adams. © Tate, London 2016. Printed on acid-free paper This Palgrave Macmillan imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer International Publishing AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
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Acknowledgements
I am grateful to all those who have influenced my understanding and appreciation of Kant. Thanks in particular are due to Tony McWalter and to Jane Singleton, formerly of Hertfordshire University, who first introduced me to Kant’s writings; neither of whom are responsible, I should hasten to add, for any errors of interpretation committed herein, the responsibility for which rests entirely with me. My thanks, also, to Alessandra Tanesini who supervised my doctorate at Cardiff University and whose intellectual rigour and depth of knowledge benefited me greatly. I would also like to thank Chris Norris at Cardiff University who, while not obliged to assist me, always found the time to read and comment on my work. The book itself is largely comprised of my doctoral thesis which was completed in 2013 and I would like to thank Cardiff University for the J.E. Williams Scholarship I was awarded which was essential in enabling me to commence and complete my studies. I would also like to t
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