The Critique of Pure Reason by Immanuel Kant

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Author Kant, Immanuel, 1724-1804
Translator Meiklejohn, J. M. D. (John Miller Dow), 1830-1902
Title The Critique of Pure Reason
Note Reading ease score: 35.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Charles Aldarondo and David Widger
Summary "The Critique of Pure Reason" by Immanuel Kant is a foundational philosophical text written during the late 18th century. This critically important work examines the limits and scope of human understanding and knowledge, especially focusing on metaphysics and the distinction between a priori (knowledge independent of experience) and a posteriori (knowledge dependent on experience) cognitions. The opening of the book introduces Kant's ambitious project of critically analyzing the capabilities of reason itself. He establishes that while all knowledge begins with experience, a portion of it can exist independently of experience. Kant delves into the significance of pure a priori knowledge, proposing that certain cognitive faculties allow humans to form necessary and universal judgments that are not derivable from empirical observation. He outlines a systematic approach toward metaphysics which, instead of making unfounded assertions, should investigate the very nature and limits of our reason, establishing a solid epistemological foundation before attempting any metaphysical inquiry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
Subject Knowledge, Theory of
Subject Causation
Subject Reason
Subject Philosophy, German
Category Text
EBook-No. 4280
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jul 26, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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