“Bestimmung des Begriffs einer Menschenrace” (Determination of the Concept of a Human Race) in Berlinische Monatsschrift de KANT, Immanuel - 1785

Berlin: Haude und Spener,, 1785. First Edition. Hardcover. Very good. Problematic views on Race


KANT, Immanuel, “Bestimmung des Begriffs einer Menschenrace” (Determination of the Concept of a Human Race), in Berlinische Monatsschrift. Haude und Spener, Berlin, 1785. 12mo. First Printing [Warda 99].

First printing of Kant's essay on race, taking issue with the views of Herder who had argued that the concept of race did not make sense. Kant argues that there are real differences, even if they are only differences of pigmentation.

CONDITION: Very good or better in contemporary pale boards rubbed at extremities. Gilt ruled with red label.


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