Lectures on Modern Idealism (Classic Reprint)

Explore post-Kantian idealism through Royce’s rigorous, human-focused lectures Discover how the spirit of idealist thought moves beyond Kant to unveil the social side of knowledge, history, and selfhood. This collection frames the major themes with careful historical context and a clear eye for the ideas that shape modern philosophy.In these lectures, Royce digs into the roots and reach of post-Kantian thought. He examines how thinkers like Schelling and Hegel connect free will, nature, and the idea of a universal community. The discussion foregrounds the unity of self and world, and how collective human life influences how we know and value truth. The book also engages with how German philosophy was interpreted during a turbulent era, offering a careful, nonpartisan look at its ideas and limitations. Clear accounts of the self, the Absolute, and their relationship to knowledge Plain explanations of dialectical method and its role in truth-telling Contextual discussions of Schelling, Hegel, and Kant within post-Kantian idealism Historical framing of German philosophy during its challenging periodIdeal for readers of philosophy, history of ideas, and readers seeking a thoughtful bridge from Kant to later idealist thought. Read more