I. History

The term Neo-Kantianism refers to a philosophical orientation that attained its standard form in the years 1870 to 1920 and held a prominent position within German academic philosophy during this time. It was divided into two groups, the so-called Marburg school and the Southwest German school.

This standard or classic Neo-Kantianism had been preceded by a widespread reorientation to I. Kant from the mid-19th century onwar…