Women Philosophers in the Long Nineteenth Century: The German Tradition ed. by Kristin Gjesdal and Dalia Nassar (review)

Abstract

Breazeale’s analyses provide us with all the means to take a stand about this notion that generated epic battles between interpreters, but also about many others—for instance the status of the second principle, which Hegel deemed “unfounded”; the practical foundation of the system, which some interpreters considered problematic; and the precise meaning of the concept of “check” or “impetus” (Anstoß). Thanks to Breazeale’s introduction, these debates find valuable elements of resolution. Thus, Breazeale accomplishes a real feat: his erudition serves a presentation of Fichte’s philosophy that will be beneficial to every reader, neophyte and specialist alike. I s a b e l l e T h o m a s F o g i e l University of Ottawa