Kant and Contemporary Civilization
Contemporary Civilization Coursewide Lecture, Spring 2002
by Dr. George Rupp
I have chosen to talk about Kant in this lecture because I take him to be a wonderful illustration of the premise of Contemporary Civilization – namely that ideas deeply imbedded in the traditions we inherit fundamentally shape current social issues. Kant’s most significant books – The Critique of Pure Reason and The Critique of Practical Reason – were published more than 200 years ago. Yet those writings continue to influence every one of us because whether we know it or not we are all Kantians...
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Recorded: February 22, 2002