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A review by danisnowman
Kant en 90 minutos by José A. Padilla Villate, Paul Strathern
4.0
“Kant in 90 Minutes” by Paul Strathern is an eloquent, concise portrait, not merely of Immanuel Kant's philosophy, but of the man behind the categorical imperative. Strathern elegantly pares down the complexities of Kant's life and thoughts, allowing readers a glimpse into the personal habits and historical context that shaped one of the most pivotal figures in Western philosophy. The book provides a narrative that suggests a more profound understanding of Kant's rigorous works can be achieved by understanding the philosopher himself — a man of routine, yet one whose thoughts broke the very mold of routine thinking.
Strathern’s writing possesses a certain verve, inviting the reader to consider how the very human aspects of Kant's life—his idiosyncrasies and his responses to the tumultuous times he lived in—influenced his groundbreaking works. This approach does not dilute the philosophical concepts but rather grounds them in the reality of a human life, making the journey through Kant's reasonings an enlightening venture into the symbiosis of life and thought.
Strathern’s writing possesses a certain verve, inviting the reader to consider how the very human aspects of Kant's life—his idiosyncrasies and his responses to the tumultuous times he lived in—influenced his groundbreaking works. This approach does not dilute the philosophical concepts but rather grounds them in the reality of a human life, making the journey through Kant's reasonings an enlightening venture into the symbiosis of life and thought.