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neo-Kantianism

neo-Kantianism

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A movement in philosophy that revived Kant's ideas about knowledge, morals, and law
  • noun
  • /ˌniːoʊˈkæntiənɪzəm/
  • Specialized
: neokantianismo
  • Many scholars in the early twentieth century were influenced by neo-Kantianism in their approach to philosophy.

Examples

  • The rise of neo-Kantianism marked a shift from materialist philosophies dominating Europe at the time.

  • Her dissertation analyzed how neo-Kantianism contributed to modern discussions in ethics and law.

  • The principles of neo-Kantianism are still relevant today.

  • Many scholars debate the impact of neo-Kantianism on modern philosophy.

  • Her dissertation analyzed how neo-Kantianism contributed to modern discussions in ethics and jurisprudence.

  • Many scholars in the early twentieth century were influenced by neo-Kantianism in their philosophical theories.

  • The rise of neo-Kantianism highlighted a significant opposition to materialism in European philosophical thought.

Surface Forms

neo-Kantianism singular
neo-Kantianisms plural

Morphology

neo-Kantianism = Kantianism (transparent) = neo + Kant + ian + ism

Formed by prefixing the productive 'neo-' to 'Kantianism', signalling a revived or new form of Kantian doctrine.

Etymology

Neo-Kantianism combines neo- ('new'), the name Kant (the philosopher Immanuel Kant), and -ism ('belief' or 'system'). So it means a 'new' movement that follows and develops Kant's ideas.