Dr. Kristi Sweet

Biography

Kristi Sweet’s research interests primarily focus on the work of Immanuel Kant, particularly his practical philosophy and aesthetics. She investigates how Kant conceives of the unity of human life under the auspices of human freedom and how this concern addresses the deepest issues of moral efficacy in the world. Her monograph, "Kant Practical Life: Duty History" (Cambridge University Press, 2013), encompasses a wide range of Kant’s considerations on duty, moral law, virtue, the state, religion, and history. Her latest book, "Kant Freedom, Nature, Judgment: Territory of the Third Critique" (Cambridge University Press, 2023), offers insights into the implications of freedom and its real effects on the world, as well as a detailed exploration of concepts such as Ideal Beauty and the role of faith in Kant’s critical system. Sweet has published essays in prestigious venues including the Kantian Review and Journal Transcendental Philosophy, and has contributed to several edited volumes on Kant's work. Additionally, she serves as a co-founder and Executive Co-Director of the History of Philosophy Society and is actively involved in organizing conferences and symposia. Sweet teaches a range of courses in the history of philosophy at both undergraduate and graduate levels, receiving recognition for her combined efforts in research, teaching, and service from Texas A&M University.

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