This outstanding collection of specially commissioned chapters examines German idealism from several angles and assesses the renewed interest in the subject from a wide range of fields. Including discussions of the key representatives of German idealism such as Kant, Fichte and Hegel, it is structured in clear sections dealing with: metaphysics; the legacy of Hegel's philosophy; Brandom and Hegel recognition and agency; and, autonomy and nature the philosophy of German romanticism. Amongst other important topics, "German Idealism: Historical and Philosophical Perspectives" addresses the debates surrounding the metaphysical and epistemological legacy of German idealism; its importance for understanding recent debates in moral and political thought; its appropriation in recent theories of language and the relationship between mind and world; and, how German idealism affected subsequent movements such as romanticism, pragmatism, and critical theory. Contributors include: Espen Hammer, Stephen Houlgate, Sebastian Gardner, Paul Redding, Andrew Bowie, Richard Eldridge, Jay Bernstein, Frederick Beiser, Paul Franks, Robert Pippin, Fred Rush, Manfred Frank, Terry Pinkard, and, Robert Stern.