Choosing Freedom: A Kantian Guide to Life

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Navigate life's choices with Kant's ethical insights.

If the intricacies of everyday moral decisions intrigue you, "Choosing Freedom" might be your guide to an enriched ethical perspective. Karen Stohr translates Kant's heavy philosophical concepts into applicable wisdom for modern conundrums. You'll find a fresh lens through which to view actions, relationships, and self-improvement that's grounded in reason and personal autonomy.

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Choosing Freedom: A Kantian Guide to Life

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ISBN: 9780197537817
Authors: Karen Stohr
Date of Publication: 2022-02-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Philosophy
Related Topics: Classics, Theory
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An exploration of everything Kant's philosophy can teach us about being the best people we can be, from using our human reasoning to its fullest potential to being affably drunk at dinner parties. Immanuel Kant is well known as one of the towering figures of Western philosophical history, but he is less well known for his savvy advice about hosting dinner parties. This philosophical genius was a man of many interests and his famously formal and abstract ethical system is only part of his story. But Kant not only made a profound impact on how people think about big questions like how to treat one another -- he also offered wise insights on things people confront in everyday life like gossip, friendship, manners, self-respect, cheerfulness, gratitude, mockery, contempt, and yes, dinner parties. In this book, philosopher Karen Stohr shows how Kant's whole ethical picture fits together. It's a picture that is as relevant and useful now as it was in the 18th century--and maybe even more so. A Kantian way of living means using reason to guide your choices so that your life reflects your true nature as a free, rational being. This nature is one we share with others; Kantianism emphasizes the fundamental dignity and equality of each person. It presents an ideal for how we should live together without downplaying the challenges we face in the actual world. Though realistic about human weaknesses, Kant remained optimistic about our capacities and possibilities. He
 

Navigate life's choices with Kant's ethical insights.

If the intricacies of everyday moral decisions intrigue you, "Choosing Freedom" might be your guide to an enriched ethical perspective. Karen Stohr translates Kant's heavy philosophical concepts into applicable wisdom for modern conundrums. You'll find a fresh lens through which to view actions, relationships, and self-improvement that's grounded in reason and personal autonomy.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.