Those interested in an interesting and (!) scientific text about Immanuel KANT, and texts rarely ever mentioned, and: if mentioned then mostly often in a quite positive way, are to be satisfied by this fact-bound and critical text.
This text is also written upon the wish to introduce readers not specialised in so called KANTian "ethics" to a (partly very shocking), "down-to-earth" KANT insofar as KANT is shown here with texts full of prejudices, insulting statements, (mere) assumptions, many of them already often said to be unscientific even in his days - those interested in reading not another "Kant on Management", "Kant and human rights", "KANTian ethics", "KANT in {so called} legal ethics" script, or (text-)book are most probably astonished by the multitude of scientific voices in fact just "praising", in fact often only (semi-)"beatifying" Immanuel KANT; this text provides a huge amount of discussions especially concerning the "way", the "mode", the "narrative" which "we" are (mostly) allowed (!) to "know" what KANT (only?) stands for ("human rights; categorial imperative; deontological ethics").
Furthermore this texts wishes to raise a multitude of critical questions with respect to the way KANT wrote about women, about e.g. Afro-europeans (or e.g. Afro-americans), and it also tries to point out KANT's contemporary Prof Dr Anton Wilhelm AMO's work, his success in a climate of prejudices, or racist attacks, of exclusion.
But it is not only KANT, but also HEGEL, FICHTE, HUME, ROUSSEAU, VOLTAIRE and others which are to be observed with respect to totalitarian or racist texts.
Furthermore, according to the Holocaust and the NS-terror, we are also to focus on the "way" e.g. some scientists "present" influencial former NS-members in the field of so called legal ethics, legal philosophy, "the" German legal science, focussing on a recent text in the FRANKFURTER ALLGEMEINE ZEITUNG, a famous periodical often said to be a "quality newspaper".
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction.
- „Cultural“ studies, „ethics“, and KANT!?
- Introduction with BERNHARD, KEHLMANN, LEVINAS et al?
- Frank STERN, „PINK“, „Advanced Chemistry“?
- Prof Dr Frank STERN, KANT, and Orhan Küçükyılmaz?
- „Tenor(s)“ of the study
- So called,,ethics“ versus „morals“..
- Definition of,,ethics“.
- „Definition“ of „ethics“ by GMEINER?
- „Definition“ of „Ethik“ by EDELBACHER?.
- „Definition“ of „Moral“ by NOLL?
- „Ethics“ as distinguished from „morals“.
- (Holy?) Bartolomé DE LAS CASAS
- Who was DE LAS CASAS?.
- DE LAS CASAS and human rights „development“!?.
- Juan LATINO (Juan DE SESA)..
- Who was Juan LATINO?
- LATINO: unknown to KANT?!
- Anton Wilhelm AMO.....
- Who was Anton Wilhelm AMO?
- What to learn from Anton Wilhelm AMO?..
- Anton Wilhelm AMO and „,universities“ today?.
- Anton Wilhelm AMO and his emigration?..
- AMO and the,,Ding an sich“ (noumenon)?
- NTEP on AMO and implications?.
- AMO: unknown to KANT!?.
- David HUME
- ,,Enlightening“ David HUME at „,WU WIEN“?
- Gilles DELEUZE on HUME?
- HAYEK and,,unser weiser Führer“ David HUME?
- DAIRE and MOLINARI on HUME?.
- Gerhard STREMINGER on HUME?
- DER NEUE BROCKHAUS (1959) on HUME?.
- Race/“Rasse“; „Rassengesetze“; Racism/“Rassismus“
- Definition of,,Rasse“ with BROCKHAUS?
- Definition of,,Races of men“ by SHAPIRO/PARSONS?
- Definition of,,Rasse“ with BROCKHAUS?
- Definition of,,Rassismus“ with BROCKHAUS?.
- Definition of,,Rassismus“ with KÖBLER
- KANT on „ethics“, „aesthetics“, and „race“..
- KANT on Africo-American people anno 1764 (1766)?
- KANT on,,Frauenzimmer“ (women) anno 1766 (1764)?.
- Again: KANT on Afro-americans anno 1766 (1764)?
- KLEIN on KANT's „scharfe Beobachtungsgabe“?
- Wolbert G. C. SMIDT on KANTs „Erhabenes“?.
- Patrick FRIERSON on KANTS,,Erhabenes“?
- Monika FIRLA on KANT and,Zeitgeist'-fiction?
- GRABNER-HAIDER/WEINKE on KANT?
- VOLPI/NIDA-RÜMELIN on KANT?.
- PONGS (1976) on KANT?.
- KLOPFER (2008) on KANT and „Pietismus“!?.
- KANT, Afro-americans and „phlogiston“ anno 1785?.
- (Sir) Isaiah BERLIN on KANT?.
- BERLIN on KANT's „scharfer und äußerst klarer Verstand“?.
- KANT:,,Meister der Architektonik der Vernunft“ (GADAMER)?
- WIMMER on KANT and Wilhelm Anton AMO?..
- Helmut FUCHS on KANT?
- Christof MÜLLER on KANT?
- Nikolaus FRANKE on KANT?.
- Anna GAMPER on KANT ?
- Fritz SCHEBECK on KANT?.
- PERTHOLD/SPITZER/WALLNER on KANT?..
- Thomas OLECHOWSKI on KANT?.
- Gerhard LUF on KANT?
- Again: Gerhard LUF on KANT?
- Alexander SOMEK on KANT, HEGEL and ROUSSEAU? .
- RÜPING/JEROUSCHEK on KANT?
- Fritz SCHEBECK on KANT?.
- PERTHOLD/SPITZER/WALLNER on KANT?..
- Thomas OLECHOWSKI on KANT?.
- Alexander SOMEK on KANT, HEGEL and ROUSSEAU? .
- RÜPING/JEROUSCHEK on KANT?
- Hermann GLOCKNER on KANT?
- GLOCKNER: KANT as „Lehrer der Humanität“?.
- KANDLHOFER in KOHL/OFNER/KARNER/HALPFER on KANT?
- GLOCKNER and a „jugendlich-humane“ KANT?
- KANT on,,Frauenzimmer“ (women)..
- In the wake of a „mir san mir“-mentality?.
- Therese Frey STEFFEN on KANT?.
- Again: KANT on „Frauenzimmer“ (women) anno 1766?.
- Again: Therese Frey STEFFEN on KANT?
- HEGEL
- RÜPING/JEROUSCHEK on HEGEL?
- COOTER/ULEN on HEGEL?
- Franz Martin WIMMER on HEGEL?..
- Karl LARENZ and the NS-regime
- Karl LARENZ on KANT?.
- RÜPING/JEROUSCHEK on LARENZ?.
- Thomas OLECHOWSKI on LARENZ?
- Thomas HOEREN on „Ur-Vater“ LARENZ?
- „High quality“? - FAZ, HOEREN, and „Ur-Vater“ LARENZ?.
- Conclusion and „Outlook“?.
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This work provides a thorough, fact-based, critical, and scientific analysis of the utilization of Kantian philosophy within legal and business ethics. It challenges the common practice of using Kantian philosophy as a foundation for business and legal ethics, presenting a critical perspective on the complexities of applying philosophical concepts to practical domains.- The text analyzes the limitations and biases of applying Kantian thought to contemporary ethical questions.
- The work examines the historical context of philosophical discourse and the often-overlooked contributions of non-European thinkers.
- It highlights the challenges of translating abstract philosophical principles into practical ethical guidelines.
- The text explores the dangers of using philosophical concepts to justify or legitimize existing social structures and hierarchies.
- The work critically examines the notion of „ethics“ in relation to „morals“ and explores the historical and cultural context of these concepts.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction sets the stage for the work, outlining its goal to analyze the use of Kantian philosophy in the context of legal and business ethics. The chapter challenges the uncritical application of philosophical concepts and foreshadows the examination of historical and intercultural perspectives.
Chapter 2 dives into the complexities of „cultural“ studies, „ethics“, and KANT, highlighting the influence of various thinkers including BERNHARD, KEHLMANN, and LEVINAS. It then focuses on the work of Frank STERN, exploring his use of „PINK“ and „Advanced Chemistry“ in relation to Kantian philosophy. The chapter concludes by establishing the „tenor“ of the study, suggesting a critical and nuanced approach to the topic.
Chapter 3 explores the distinction between „ethics“ and „morals“, providing definitions from various sources, including GMEINER, EDELBACHER, and NOLL. The chapter ultimately aims to clarify the distinct meanings and historical contexts of these concepts.
Chapter 4 delves into the life and legacy of Bartolomé DE LAS CASAS, a prominent figure in the history of human rights. The chapter explores DE LAS CASAS's contributions and the complexities of his work in the context of historical development.
Chapter 5 introduces Juan LATINO (Juan DE SESA), a figure who is often overlooked in the history of philosophy. The chapter explores LATINO's contributions and questions why he remains largely unknown, even in the context of Kantian scholarship.
Chapter 6 delves into the life and work of Anton Wilhelm AMO, another influential figure who has been largely overlooked in academia. The chapter discusses AMO's contributions to philosophy and examines his relationship to Kantian thought, highlighting the significant intellectual exchange between the two.
Chapter 7 explores the life and work of David HUME, a significant figure in the Enlightenment, and examines his influence on contemporary thinking. The chapter discusses HUME's ideas in relation to contemporary scholarship, focusing on figures like Gilles DELEUZE and Friedrich HAYEK.
Chapter 8 investigates the history and evolution of the concepts of „Rasse“ (race), „Rassengesetze“ (racial laws), and „Rassismus“ (racism). The chapter examines the evolution of these terms in relation to various historical and intellectual contexts, highlighting the complexities of these concepts.
Chapter 9 delves into KANT's views on „ethics“, „aesthetics“, and „race“, examining his writings and the interpretations of scholars from various disciplines. This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of KANT's thoughts on these subjects, highlighting the nuances and complexities of his work.
Chapter 10 continues the discussion of KANT's views on „Frauenzimmer“ (women), analyzing his writings and the interpretations of scholars. The chapter explores the historical context of KANT's views and the ongoing debates surrounding his writings on women.
Chapter 11 focuses on HEGEL, examining his contributions to philosophy and the interpretations of scholars. The chapter discusses HEGEL's ideas and their relation to contemporary debates, particularly in relation to legal and business ethics.
Chapter 12 examines the work of Karl LARENZ, focusing on his relationship to KANT and the NS-regime. The chapter explores LARENZ's writings and the interpretations of scholars, highlighting the complexities of his work in the context of historical and philosophical discourse.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This work focuses on the critical analysis of Kantian philosophy in the context of legal and business ethics, exploring the limitations of applying abstract philosophical principles to practical domains. The primary focus is on uncovering the historical context of philosophical discourse and exploring the often-overlooked contributions of non-European thinkers. Key terms include: "ethics," "morals," "cultural studies," "KANT," "race," "racism," "anthropology," "philosophy of law," and "business ethics."- Quote paper
- Mag. Georg Schilling (Author), 2009, „Ich kenne Kant…“? - So called legal and business „ethics“ referring to Kant et al. , Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/138079
