postKantianism

PostKantianism refers to the philosophical tradition that emerged in the late 18th and 19th centuries, following the work of Immanuel Kant. This period saw a shift away from Kant's transcendental idealism and his emphasis on the role of reason and morality. PostKantian philosophers sought to address the limitations and challenges presented by Kant's philosophy, leading to a diverse range of philosophical movements.

One of the key figures in PostKantianism was Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph Schelling, who developed a form of idealism that emphasized the dynamic and evolving nature of reality. Schelling's philosophy, known as Absolute Idealism, posited that the absolute is the ground of all reality and that the world is a manifestation of this absolute. This approach differed from Kant's static view of the world and introduced a more dynamic and process-oriented understanding of reality.

Another influential PostKantian philosopher was Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel. Hegel's philosophy, known as Absolute Idealism, built upon Schelling's ideas but introduced a more systematic and dialectical approach. Hegel argued that reality is a process of self-consciousness and that the world is the realization of the absolute spirit. His philosophy emphasized the importance of dialectical reasoning and the idea that reality is a continuous process of thesis, antithesis, and synthesis.

PostKantianism also saw the rise of various other philosophical movements, including German Idealism, British Idealism, and German Romanticism. These movements shared a common rejection of Kant's philosophy but differed in their specific approaches and interpretations of reality. Overall, PostKantianism marked a significant shift in philosophical thought, leading to a more dynamic and process-oriented understanding of reality.