Immanuel Kant's "Critique of Pure Reason" is both one of the most rewarding of all philosophical works and one of the most difficult. Norman Kemp Smith's translation is valuable, not simply because he rendered Kant's language into readable English, but also because his own extensive understanding of the "Critique" made him acutely aware of the pitfalls of translation. In this volume, the text followed is that of the second edition of 1787, and a translation is also given of all first edition passages which in the second ...
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Immanuel Kant's "Critique of Pure Reason" is both one of the most rewarding of all philosophical works and one of the most difficult. Norman Kemp Smith's translation is valuable, not simply because he rendered Kant's language into readable English, but also because his own extensive understanding of the "Critique" made him acutely aware of the pitfalls of translation. In this volume, the text followed is that of the second edition of 1787, and a translation is also given of all first edition passages which in the second edition have been either altered or omitted. For this reissue of Norman Kemp Smith's classic 1929 edition, Howard Caygill has contributed a new Preface, setting this translation into the context both of Kemp Smith's own life and work, and of his influence on Kant scholarship.
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This book by far is the best book ever written about logic. Anyone serious about philosophy needs to very slowly traverse these words.
RetiredProf
Dec 24, 2009
A classic
The book is, of course, a classic. Kant is Kant and is not easy. It may take you a week to fully digest a page or two. This is no bathroom book. Take your time and read slowly. Make sure you understand each sentence before going on to the next. The book is a masterpiece, and you will be rewarded for your diligence.
carsan
May 23, 2009
Wood-Guyer's translation is a masterpiece
I would say, the translation of Wood & Guyer is the best existing one in anglo-american space; it is far better than Smith's translation, over some 80 years ago. Not only students of kantian theoretical philosophy, but also experts in the subject will find this translation a really remarkable piece of art. The text is suitable arranged and easy to follow in the comparion both original editions (A & B, respectively), so that the reader can easily check the differences without great difficulty. I'm very happy for that, and comparing the translation with the original German text, I realize that Guyer and Wood have achieved the goal of a good service to Kant's readers. I rate the translation with 5 stars because there are no more to give; at any rate, i would gite it the maximal possible rate. Cambridge University Press can also be proud to produce such enterprise for english readers. To translators and publisher, my sincere congratulations.
Kerm
Jun 28, 2007
Adult supervision recommended
Turgid, difficult reading, but you're at the source. Not a light Summers read.
