Kant in 90 Minutes

By: Paul Strathern

Narrated by: Robert Whitfield

Immanuel Kant taught and wrote prolifically about physical geography yet never traveled further than forty miles from his home in Kvnigsberg. How appropriate it is then that in his philosophy he should deny that all knowledge was derived from experience. Kant's aim was to restore metaphysics. He insisted that all experience must conform to knowledge. According to Kant, space and time are subjective; along with various "categories," they help us to see the phenomena of the world-though never its true reality.

In Kant in 90 Minutes, Paul Strathern offers a concise, expert account of Kant's life and ideas and explains their influence on man's struggle to understand his existence in the world.

©1996 Paul Strathern (P)2003 Blackstone Audiobooks

In 90 Minutes Series overview

If you could sum up Kant in 90 Minutes in three words, what would they be?
aka Cliff Notes

Would you recommend Kant in 90 Minutes to your friends? Why or why not?
Yes - I've listened to each book in the series about a major philosopher that is available on Audible. Strathern's books don't have the analytical depth found in Will Durant's "The Story of Philosophy" books, but he does a good job summarizing each philosopher's biography, major philosophical points, and criticisms. Additionally, Strathern's breadth is broader than Durant's in that he covers a greater number of philosophers. I believe that the time spent listening to these books has been well-spent.

My reviews for each book in the series about a philosopher are identical.

What about Robert Whitfield’s performance did you like?
Voice is clear, well-modulated, and easily understood, even at 1 1/2 speed.

Lots of info in such a brief time

Covers Kant the man and the thinker. Does not simply tell the facts but interprets the essence of the thing. Not a cheerleading session but lets us know Kant had his faults.

Finally I have found my Great Uncle

Where has this been all of my life and here I thought it was just me and I favored Schopenhauer.

Read or listen to them all!

Another concise , a bit snarky summation of this important philosopher. Read or listen to all of Paul Strathern’s “in 90 minutes. You will be the wiser and better educated for it.

Great Intro

This is a great book to get started learning about Kant. In fact the entire series is wonderful each about a great mind. and in less than 90 minutes!