Kant; The Critique of Judgement (English Version) - Odyssee

The Critique of Judgement by Immanuel Kant is the third of his major critiques, following The Critique of Pure Reason and The Critique of Practical Reason. In this work, Kant seeks to bridge the gap between the realms of nature (governed by necessity) and freedom (governed by moral law) by analyzing aesthetic and teleological judgment. The first part of the book focuses on aesthetic judgment, particularly judgments of beauty and the sublime, arguing that such judgments are subjective yet claim universal validity. According to Kant, when we find something beautiful, we do so not because of any concept or function it serves, but due to a harmonious play between our faculties of imagination and understanding.

The second part deals with teleological judgment, which concerns the apparent purpose or design in nature. Kant explores how living organisms seem to function according to ends, which leads us to think in terms of purpose even when no conscious designer is evident. Though he insists that we cannot prove nature is governed by purpose, Kant argues that teleological thinking is a necessary regulative principle for scientific and philosophical inquiry. Overall, The Critique of Judgement plays a crucial role in Kant’s philosophical system by attempting to unify his epistemology and ethics through the mediating power of judgment.

Penulis: Immanuel Kant

Penerbit: Odise, 2025

Kategori: Philosophy

SKU: BRD24264

Bahasa: English

Dimensi: 14 x 20 cm l Sofcover 

Tebal: Vi + 256 hlm | Bookpaper

Harga: 90.000