This groundbreaking study by Heinrich Meyer explores the relationship between Johann Gottfried Herder and Immanuel Kant and their impact on the development of German idealism. With careful attention to historical and philosophical context, Meyer offers a compelling analysis of the contributions of these two great thinkers to modern philosophy and culture. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in German philosophy and intellectual history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.