{"product_id":"baumgartens-philosophical-ethics-a-critical-translation-paperback","title":"Baumgarten's Philosophical Ethics: A Critical Translation - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlexander Gottlieb Baumgarten\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJohn Hymers\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eJohn Hymers\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlexander Baumgarten's \u003ci\u003eEthica Philosophica\u003c\/i\u003e (1740) served as a chief textbook of philosophical instruction in German universities for several decades, and was used by Immanuel Kant for his lectures on moral philosophy between 1759 and 1794. Now translated into English for the first time, John Hymers explores the extent of Baumgarten's influence on the development of German philosophy.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Accompanied by an introduction to Baumgarten and his work, this translation features an explanation of the main themes of the \u003ci\u003eEthica Philosophica\u003c\/i\u003e, touching upon its relation to Christian Wolff and G.F. Meier's practical philosophy, but focusing especially on its role in Kant's lectures. First-time translations of elucidatory passages from the writings of Meier, Wolff, and Heinrich Köhler appear together with the relevant transcriptions of Kant's lectures on ethics.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Based on a thorough knowledge of the original text, Hymers' clear translation and supporting material makes it possible to distinguish Kant's own remarks and insights from his attempts to expound and summarize Baumgarten's ideas. This is a much-needed contribution for anyone working in the history of modern philosophy.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlexander Baumgarten \u003c\/b\u003e(1714-1762) was among the first to teach the controversial philosophy of Christian Wolff (1679-1754). By order of the king, he moved to Frankfurt on the Oder in 1739, where he remained until his death in 1762. His most influential philosophical works are \u003ci\u003eMetaphysics \u003c\/i\u003e(1739), \u003ci\u003ePhilosophical Ethics\u003c\/i\u003e (1740) and \u003ci\u003eAesthetics\u003c\/i\u003e (2 Vols, 1750 and 1757). Today Baumgarten is also regarded as a central founder of modern aesthetics. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e John Hymers\u003c\/b\u003e is Associate Professor of Philosophy at La Salle University, USA. He is the co-editor and translator of \u003ci\u003eMetaphysics: A Critical Translation\u003c\/i\u003e (Bloomsbury, 2012), \u003ci\u003ePreparation for Natural Theology \u003c\/i\u003e(Bloomsbury, 2016) and \u003ci\u003eBaumgarten's\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eElements of First Practical Philosophy \u003c\/i\u003e(Bloomsbury, 2020).\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.72 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 22, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47476611318009,"sku":"9781350436411","price":98.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/FrRkR8hfsA9781350436411.webp?v=1772650550","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/baumgartens-philosophical-ethics-a-critical-translation-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}