In Defence of Reason

<p>First published in 1951 <i>In Defence of Reason</i> is a series of philosophical essays written at various times. Some of them are devoted to the interpretation of Kant’s philosophy a subject which the author has made specially his own. Many of them however are concerned with more general topics among which may be mentioned fashion and philosophy self-identity and Existentialism as an attitude to life. The main interest throughout is the defence of reason against views which reduce man to a plaything of circumstances and make his moral judgments the mere expression of non-rational emotions. This book will appeal to students and researchers of philosophy.</p>