From Existence to the Ideal

The Author: Regina O.M. Dell'Oro teaches in the Department of Philosophy and Religion at the American University. Born in Mexico City, she received her B.A. from George Washington University and her Ph.D. from Georgetown University. She has participated in conferences for the American Academy of Religion and the International Merton Society. Dr. Dell'Oro has also taught for the Continuing Education Program at Georgetown University.

"Through close scrutiny of Kant's texts in German and Latin and critical review of leading commentaries in French and German, Italian and Spanish, Dr. Dell'Oro adeptly shows the considerable continuity to Kant's theological views and, in the process, effectively challenges the facile bifurcation of the Kantian corpus into pre-critical and critical writings. Such an interpretation is sure to ignite useful controversy over the exact nature of Kant's position on theology and matters of faith. A study of this sort, it should be noted, has been sorely lacking in research on Kant's philosophy by English-speaking scholars. For all these reasons - the considerable need for this type of investigation, the critical and diligent research it contains, and the originality of the reading it gives Kant's theological views - Dr. Dell'Oro's work makes a singular and much welcome contribution to Kantian studies." (Daniel O. Dahlstrom, The Catholic University of America)
"A remarkably readable and perceptive analysis of Kant's early theology and the latest scholarship that surrounds its recovery. Highly recommended." (Jay Reuscher, Georgetown University)
"This book makes significant advances in the study of Kant's early works. It will help the reader to understand the progression of thought that moved Kant from his dissertation to the first 'Critique'. It is an essential tool for understanding the 'Critique of Pure Reason". (Robert Spitzer, S.J., Seattle University)