The Transcendental Turn

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The Transcendental Turn, edited by Sebastian Gardner and Matthew Grist, is a rich and comprehensive collection that explores the enduring influence and contemporary relevance of transcendental philosophy, primarily as inaugurated by Immanuel Kant. The volume brings together contributions from leading philosophers who examine both the historical development and modern applications of transcendental thinking. It delves into how Kant’s critical philosophy initiated a fundamental shift—"the transcendental turn"—in philosophical methodology, focusing on the conditions of possibility for knowledge, experience, and consciousness rather than on objects themselves. The book traces this trajectory through German Idealism, addressing figures like Fichte, Schelling, and Hegel, while also considering the ways transcendental arguments have been reformulated in twentieth-century thought, including phenomenology (Husserl, Heidegger), analytic philosophy, and post-Kantian traditions. Essays explore key themes such as self-consciousness, subjectivity, normativity, and the status of metaphysics after Kant. Ultimately, The Transcendental Turn demonstrates how transcendental philosophy continues to offer crucial insights into debates about epistemology, metaphysics, and ethics, establishing it as a central concern for contemporary philosophical reflection.