Kant and Education: Interpretations and Commentary

Immanuel Kant's moral philosophy, political philosophy, and philosophy of judgement have been and continue to be widely discussed among many scholars in philosophy, political theory, and aesthetics. The impact of his thinking is beyond doubt and his ideas continue to inspire and encourage an on-going dialogue with an increasing awareness of the interdependence among states, societies, and people, as well as the challenges we face in cultivating ourselves as moral beings. Given the historical and philosophical significance of Kant's moral, political, and aesthetic theory, and the connection he draws between these theories and the appropriate function and methodology of education, it is surprising that relatively little has been written on Kant's contribution to education theory. This volume has gathered internationally recognized Kant scholars such as Paul Guyer, Manfred Kuehn, Richard Velkley, Robert Louden, G. Felicitas Munzel, Susan Shell to fill this void in Kant scholarship by examining his writings on education and the role of education in cultivating moral character. All of the essays contained within this volume examine either Kant's ideas on education through an historical analysis of his texts; or the importance and relevance of his moral philosophy, political philosophy, and/or aesthetics in contemporary education theory (or some combination).