What's Left of Philosophy 13 | What is Dialectics? Part I. The Crew Gets Kant-Pilled
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May 7, 2021 AI Snips
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Kant's Critique of Pure Reason
- Kant's philosophy emphasizes the limits of human reason and its effects on the world.
- He argues against dogmatic metaphysics and believes that human inclinations and interests influence reason.
Kant's Broader Concerns
- Kant's focus extends beyond knowledge of the natural world to explore freedom, the universe, and teleology.
- He argues that the mind inherently seeks answers to these bigger questions, even if we lack the tools for definitive answers.
Limits and Contradictions
- Kant's concept of limits suggests that defining boundaries requires going beyond them, a proto-dialectical idea.
- The antinomies, like the world's infinity, exemplify how contradictory statements can appear true, challenging reason.