Immanuel Kant's philosophy has won many admirers over the years, but for younger students, Kant is most likely to be known for his contributions to ethics. For those hoping to understand Kant's place in the history of philosophy, and especially his contributions to metaphysics and epistemology, his Prolegomena to Any Future Metaphysics that Will Be Able to Call Itself a Science is an ideal introduction.
Written in 1783 in an attempt to respond to criticisms of Kant's earlier opus, The Critique of Pure Reason, the Prolegomena is this notoriously difficult philosopher's attempt to explain his ideas to those he thought might otherwise misunderstand them. And although the Prolegomena has...
