This outstanding collection of specially commissioned chapters examines German idealism from several angles and assesses the renewed interest in the subject from a wide range of fields. Including discussions of the key representatives of German idealism such as Kant Fichte and Hegel it is structured in clear sections dealing with: metaphysics the legacy of Hegelâs philosophy Brandom and Hegel recognition and agency autonomy and nature the philosophy of German romanticism. Amongst other important topics German Idealism: Historical and Philosophical Perspectives addresses the debates surrounding the metaphysical and epistemological legacy of German idealism; its importance for understanding recent debates in moral and political thought; its appropriation in recent theories of language and the relationship between mind and world; and how German idealism affected subsequent movements such as romanticism pragmatism and critical theory. Contributors: Espen Hammer Stephen Houlgate Sebastian Gardner Paul Redding Andrew Bowie Richard Eldridge Jay Bernstein Frederick Beiser Paul Franks Robert Pippin Fred Rush Manfred Frank Terry Pinkard Robert Stern . Language: English