Tom Rockmore

German Idealism as Constructivism

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ISBN 13:
9780226349909
author:
Tom Rockmore
format:
HardBack
publisher:
University of Chicago Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2016
Pages:
224
Dimensions:
15.2 x 2.5 x 22.9 cm
Genre:
Society, Politics & Philosophy, Philosophy, History, Tom Rockmore,German Idealism as Constructivism,University of Chicago Press,022634990X,Philosophy,Idealism, German,Philosophy, German,Epistemology,History & Surveys - Modern,History of Western philo
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German Idealism as Constructivism by Tom Rockmore is a comprehensive exploration of the debate between representationalism and constructivism in the history of German Idealism. Rockmore challenges prevailing opinions about Immanuel Kant's philosophical stance, arguing that his idealism does not center on a Copernican revolution or a constructivist approach to knowledge. Instead, Rockmore contends that Kant's philosophy is rooted in a response to Plato's ideas, which in turn were influenced by Parmenides' metaphysical realism. This perspective highlights the significance of the Parmenidean intervention in shaping the development of German Idealism and its implications for our understanding of knowledge and reality. The book delves into the constructivist dimensions of Fichte, Schelling, and Hegel's thought, revealing complexities that undermine the claim for objective cognition. Through a nuanced analysis, Rockmore sheds new light on the intricate relationships between these key figures in German Idealism, demonstrating the enduring relevance of their ideas to contemporary debates in epistemology.

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