The Meaning of “Appearance” in Kant and Goethe
The Meaning of “Appearance” in Kant and Goethe
Author(s): Claudiu BaciuSubject(s): Early Modern Philosophy, 19th Century Philosophy, Phenomenology
Published by: Editura Academiei Române
Keywords: appearance; science; mathematics; symbol; infinity;
Summary/Abstract: Both for Kant and for Goethe, man lives in a phenomenal world. However, the meaning of “appearance” or “phenomenon” differs, which also entails different worldviews. For Kant, appearance ultimately has a mathematical structure, whereas, for Goethe, it has a symbolic nature. The following paper explores the reasons why these two thinkers see this topic so differently despite their apparent accord concerning phenomenality.
Journal: Studii de istorie a filosofiei universale
- Issue Year: XXXII/2024
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 53-67
- Page Count: 15
- Language: English
