The Early Solov'ëv and His Quest for Metaphysics
The Early Solov'ëv and His Quest for Metaphysics
The Early Solov'ëv and His Quest for Metaphysics (International Archives of the History of Ideas Archives internationales d'histoire des idées) by Thomas Nemeth
This volume offers a critical examination of the early works of Vladimir
Solov’ëv, Russia’s most famous and systematic philosopher. It presents a
philosophical critique of his early writings up to 1881 from an
immanent viewpoint and examines Solov’ëv’s intended contributions to
philosophy against the background of German Idealism, including
Schopenhauer, and the positivism of his day. Examining contemporary
reactions to his writings by leading figures of his day, such as
Chicherin and Kavelin, The Early Solov’ëv and His Quest for Metaphysics
reveals the small but vibrant philosophical community in Russia during
the immediate decades before the Bolshevik Revolution. It provides a
detailed discussion of Solov’ëv’s confrontation with his philosophical
opponents and shows how his emphasis on developing a metaphysical
ontology rather than epistemology exerted a virtual paradigmatic
influence on Russian philosophy for years to come. This volume also sets
Solov’ëv’s writings against a detailed intellectual biography of these
early years, drawing on letters to friends and relatives including
reminiscences, and challenges many of the received claims concerning his
actions and positions, particularly his alleged youthful mystical
visions. In addition, the book features two appendices: one that
sketches the early Russian reception of French positivism against which
Solov’ëv reacted in the name of metaphysics and another that presents a
fascinating look at the Solov’ëv family background, which produced at
once intellectual as well as dysfunctional members. Presenting a rare
picture of the non-Marxist intellectual scene in 19th century Russia,
The Early Solov’ëv and His Quest for Metaphysics will be of interest to
graduate students and researchers looking for a philosophically informed
approach to this unique thinker and era.
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