Immortality in Post-Kantian Idealism

'Immortality in Post-Kantian Idealism' is a profound exploration of one of the most enduring questions in Western philosophy: the nature and possibility of the soul’s survival after death. Written by Edgar Sheffield Brightman, a prominent figure in the school of American personalism, this work meticulously examines the development of the concept of immortality through the lens of the post-Kantian tradition. The text navigates the complex metaphysical landscapes shaped by figures such as Fichte, Schelling, and Hegel, investigating how their systems of thought reinterpreted or redefined the human spirit’s destiny.Brightman provides a critical analysis of the shift from Kantian moral postulates to the more expansive metaphysical claims of absolute idealism. The book addresses the inherent tension between individual personality and universal spirit, offering deep insight into how these philosophical giants sought to reconcile the finite self with the infinite. As a significant contribution to the history of ideas, 'Immortality in Post-Kantian Idealism' remains an essential resource for scholars of 19th-century philosophy, theology, and the history of metaphysics. It highlights the intellectual rigor of a period that sought to ground human hope in a systematic understanding of reality.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.