Guest Editors' Introduction.

This article explores the philosophical questions raised by Immanuel Kant and his successors, particularly G.W.F. Hegel, regarding metaphysical knowledge and its relationship to empirical knowledge. The authors discuss Hegel's idealist notion of truth and his redefinition of the philosophies of nature and mind. They also examine the distinction between logic and the science of logic in Hegel's philosophy, arguing for a "spirit-neutral" interpretation. The article further explores the compatibility of Hegel's idealist commitment to subjectivity with a naturalist interpretation. It discusses Kant and Hegel's perspectives on individuation, evolution, and causality, with Hegel's views being seen as more satisfactory. The article concludes by analyzing Hegel's stance on evolution and development in nature, suggesting that an emergentist perspective provides a better understanding, and by examining his analysis of causality as a "manipulationist" approach. [Extracted from the article]