Baumgarten’s Philosophical Ethics

A Critical Translation

Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten, John Hymers, John Hymers , John Hymers (La Salle University USA)

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Bloomsbury Academic
25 January 2024

Western philosophy: Enlightenment; Ethics & moral philosophy

Series: Kant’s Sources in Translation

Alexander Baumgarten’s Ethica Philosophica (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.

Accompanied by an introduction to Baumgarten and his work, this translation features an explanation of the main themes of the Ethica Philosophica, 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.

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.

By: Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten
Edited by: John Hymers, Lawrence Pasternack
Translated by: John Hymers, John Hymers (La Salle University USA)
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9781350192614
ISBN 10: 1350192619
Series: Kant’s Sources in Translation
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 25 January 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Series Editors’ Preface Acknowledgments Abbreviations Translator’s Introduction to the BEP This Volume Alexander Baumgarten – A Brief Life The central themes of the Ethica Philosophica 1) The Determining Ground of Perfection 2) Obligation 3) Happiness and religion Notes on this translation 1) The editions of the Ethica Philosophica 2) Vocabulary Baumgarten’s Philosophical Ethics To the listener of good will [Preface to the first edition] New Preface [Preface to the second edition] Synopsis Prolegomena Part I. General Ethics I. Religion 2. Duties Towards Yourself 3. Duties Towards Other Things Part II. Special Ethics 4. Special Duties with Respect to the Soul 5. Special Duties with Respect to the Body 6. Special Duties with Respect to the External State Index to the Paragraphs of the Philosophical Ethics Glossaries English to Latin Latin to English Greek – English Works Cited Textual Variants

Alexander Baumgarten (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 Metaphysics (1739), Philosophical Ethics (1740) and Aesthetics (2 Vols, 1750 and 1757). Today Baumgarten is also regarded as a central founder of modern aesthetics. John Hymers is Associate Professor of Philosophy at La Salle University, USA. He is the co-editor and translator of Metaphysics: A Critical Translation (Bloomsbury, 2012), Preparation for Natural Theology (Bloomsbury, 2016) and Baumgarten's Elements of First Practical Philosophy (Bloomsbury, 2020).

Reviews for Baumgarten’s Philosophical Ethics: A Critical Translation

Kant was long alone at the University of Königsberg in using Baumgarten’s Philosophical Ethics for teaching. With the first modern translation of this textbook, John Hymers meets the highest editorial standards. His volume will be groundbreaking for further research, as it provides a unique insight into the genesis and context of Kant's moral philosophy. * Clemens Schwaiger, Professor of Philosophy, Catholic University of Applied Sciences Munich, Germany * Kant did not write about ethical duties in a vacuum, and now students and scholars can see his most used source for themselves with this excellent translation. Kant’s lectures on ethics can best be understood by holding open this book as Kant himself did in the classroom. * Frederick Rauscher, Professor of Philosophy, Michigan State University, USA * An incredibly rich resource for anyone interested in eighteenth-century ethics in general and Kant’s practical philosophy in particular — highly recommended! * Jens Timmermann, Professor of Moral Philosophy, The University of St Andrews, UK *