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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
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  • 041 - Discipline of Pure Reason in Polemics

    041 - Discipline of Pure Reason in Polemics
    Feb 18 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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    51 mins
  • 040 - Discipline of Pure Reason in the Sphere of Dogmatism

    040 - Discipline of Pure Reason in the Sphere of Dogmatism
    Feb 17 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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    42 mins
  • 039 - Transcendental Doctrine of Method

    039 - Transcendental Doctrine of Method
    Feb 16 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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    3 mins
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