This book offers first time translations of the initial (17811789) critical reactions to Kant's philosophy. Also includedis a selection of writings by Kant's contemporaries who tookon the task of defending the critical philosophy against earlyattacks. This collection, which includes a glossary of keyterms and biographical sketches of the critics on both sides ofthe debate, is a major addition to Kant scholarship andshould be seen as a companion volume to the CambridgeEdition of the Works of Immanuel Kent.