Reality, belief, and the apocalypse. 0:00

Ryder Richards discusses the demotion of reality in favor of subjectivity, exploring the tension between science and religion, and the consequences of refusing to acknowledge the apocalypse.
Kant's false dichotomy between freedom and determinism is questioned, with a focus on the historical context of Thomas Hobbes and Galileo's views on a mechanical reality.

Kant's philosophy and its impact on understanding reality. 4:10

Kant introduces philosophy that squares God observation conundrum.
Kant argues that objects in reality interfere with self-governance, leading to a moral argument that demonizes reality.

Kant's philosophy and its implications. 8:46

Ryder Richards argues that our perceptions are limited to appearances and cannot account for reality, leading to the idea of a "noble realm" beyond our understanding.
Kant suggests that this inaccessible realm, the "nomina," contains the truth of objects beyond what we can know, but is beyond physical laws and changeable.
Kant argues that autonomy and free will are possible despite determinism.
Transcendental ideologies promise freedom and understanding but also introduce contradictions and limit rational contemplation.

Free will and agency in Kant's philosophy. 15:43

Kant's philosophy on freedom vs. determinism challenged by Matthew Crawford.
Crawford proposes meaningful choice emerges through attentive interaction with realities, not abstract visions.

Kant's philosophy and its impact on modern society. 19:45

Ryder Richards critiques Kant's moral philosophy, arguing that it leads to self-entitlement and diluted agency.
Ryder Richards argues that society's tendency to believe in self-important truths can lead to scapegoating and denial of implications, despite the appearance of novelty and esotericism.
Ryder Richards argues that Kant's philosophy led to overconfidence in transcendent visions without evidence.

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