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Critique of Pure Reason

Critique of Pure Reason

By: Immanuel Kant
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 The Critique of Pure Reason, originally published in 1781 with a revised edition in 1787, stands as one of the most pivotal and transformative philosophical works of the modern era. In this text, Kant endeavors to reconcile the divide between rationalism—where knowledge is derived from reason independent of sensory experience—and empiricism, which posits that our understanding is rooted in sensory input. Specifically, he confronts the radical empiricism of David Hume, who argued that our beliefs are merely products of habitual responses to sensory experiences. Employing scientific methods, Kant illustrates that while each mind may construct its own unique universe, these universes are governed by universal laws that can be rationally comprehended. (Summary by Ticktockman)Copyright Politics, Philosophy, Religion Philosophy Science Social Sciences
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  • 037 - Of the Regulative Employment of the Ideas of Pure Reason

    037 - Of the Regulative Employment of the Ideas of Pure Reason
    Feb 14 2026
    The Critique of Pure Reason, originally published in 1781 with a revised edition in 1787, stands as one of the most pivotal and transformative philosophical works of the modern era. In this text, Kant endeavors to reconcile the divide between rationalism—where knowledge is derived from reason independent of sensory experience—and empiricism, which posits that our understanding is rooted in sensory input. Specifically, he confronts the radical empiricism of David Hume, who argued that our beliefs are merely products of habitual responses to sensory experiences. Employing scientific methods, Kant illustrates that while each mind may construct its own unique universe, these universes are governed by universal laws that can be rationally comprehended. (Summary by Ticktockman)
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • 036 - Of the Impossibility of a Physico-Theological Proof

    036 - Of the Impossibility of a Physico-Theological Proof
    Feb 13 2026
    The Critique of Pure Reason, originally published in 1781 with a revised edition in 1787, stands as one of the most pivotal and transformative philosophical works of the modern era. In this text, Kant endeavors to reconcile the divide between rationalism—where knowledge is derived from reason independent of sensory experience—and empiricism, which posits that our understanding is rooted in sensory input. Specifically, he confronts the radical empiricism of David Hume, who argued that our beliefs are merely products of habitual responses to sensory experiences. Employing scientific methods, Kant illustrates that while each mind may construct its own unique universe, these universes are governed by universal laws that can be rationally comprehended. (Summary by Ticktockman)
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    34 mins
  • 035 - Of the Impossibility of a Cosmological Proof of the Existence of God

    035 - Of the Impossibility of a Cosmological Proof of the Existence of God
    Feb 12 2026
    The Critique of Pure Reason, originally published in 1781 with a revised edition in 1787, stands as one of the most pivotal and transformative philosophical works of the modern era. In this text, Kant endeavors to reconcile the divide between rationalism—where knowledge is derived from reason independent of sensory experience—and empiricism, which posits that our understanding is rooted in sensory input. Specifically, he confronts the radical empiricism of David Hume, who argued that our beliefs are merely products of habitual responses to sensory experiences. Employing scientific methods, Kant illustrates that while each mind may construct its own unique universe, these universes are governed by universal laws that can be rationally comprehended. (Summary by Ticktockman)
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    27 mins
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