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Philosophy Now

The Hidden World of Immanuel Kant

Jun 1, 2014
Join guests John Callanan from King's College, London, and Andrew Ward from the University of York as they discuss Immanuel Kant's revolutionary ideas. They explore Kant's transition to critical philosophy and his response to David Hume's critique of causation. They also delve into Kant's views on mathematical judgments, metaphysics, and the distinction between phenomenal and noumenal worlds. The podcast concludes with a discussion on the relevance of Kant's philosophy in contemporary psychology and philosophy.
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Quick takeaways

  • Kant's philosophy emphasizes the role of the mind in shaping our experience of the world and highlights the limits of theoretical reason in answering certain metaphysical questions.
  • Kant's Copernican revolution challenges the traditional view that human knowledge should conform to objects and introduces the idea that our cognition actively shapes our experience of the world.

Deep dives

Kant's Contribution to Philosophy

Kant's philosophy revolutionizes our understanding of knowledge and perception. He argues for a distinction between the world of appearances and the world as it is in itself. Kant believes that our experience of the world is shaped by our own minds, which contribute concepts and laws to organize the data we receive. He emphasizes the importance of synthetic a priori propositions, such as mathematical truths, which are necessary and universal. However, Kant also acknowledges that some metaphysical questions, like the existence of free will, are beyond the reach of theoretical reason. He proposes the idea of a transcendental idealism, where the mind plays a crucial role in shaping our experience of the world. Kant's philosophy highlights the limits of philosophy itself and the importance of other domains like religion and moral practice in addressing unanswered questions.

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