The Critique of Pure Reason - Immanuel Kant - Subject, Object and the Schematism
Mar 8, 2021
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In this podcast, Immanuel Kant discusses the subject object relation and the schematism in his Critique of Pure Reason. They explore the distinction between objects and representations, the unity of apperception, the power of judgment, and the elusive nature of schemata. They also delve into the subjective experience of time and the significance of the transcendental aesthetic in understanding Kantianism.
The transcendental object is crucial for experiencing objects and their representations, combining sensibility and conceptualization.
Schemata bridge the gap between sensibility and understanding, enabling the synthesis of images and concepts.
Deep dives
The significance of the transcendental object in understanding objects and their representations
In this podcast episode, the speaker delves into the importance of the transcendental object in our understanding of objects and their representations. It is emphasized that the experience of objects is only possible through the concept of an object, which combines both sensibility and conceptualization. The distinction between objects and their representations is discussed, highlighting that they are judgemental rather than distinct in an external sense. The speaker argues that the transcendental object plays a subtle yet vital role in moving towards objectivity. Furthermore, the concept of an object, understood as something in general, allows for the correlation between representations of objects. The existence of the transcendental object is explained as necessary for the connection and unification of appearances and subjective consciousness.
The role of schematism in understanding the mediation between sensibility and understanding
The podcast explores the concept of schematism, which acts as a mediating representation between sensibility and understanding. It is described as a hidden art within the human soul, and its operations are seen to come from nature. The speaker highlights the distinction between images and schemata, stating that it is the schemata that ground our pure sensible concepts, while images of objects alone are inadequate to represent concepts. Schemata are seen as a product of the imagination, representing a method or process that rules the synthesis between understanding and sensibility. They are essential in helping individuals understand how the homogeneity of images and concepts is possible, and how specific subject perspectives can be categorized. The twelve transcendental schemata are briefly mentioned, with a focus on substance and causation as examples.
The connection between schemata and the temporality of synthesis
The podcast further explores how schemata relate to the temporality of synthesis. Quantity, quality, relation, and modality are discussed as categories that are schematized within temporality. The speaker explains that the synthesis of objects in time is necessary for quantification, as quantity can only exist and be understood in a successive manner. The intensity or quality of events or sensations is also related to temporality, as different sensations can more or less fill the same time. The order of times and the sum total of time are equated to relations and modality, respectively. The connection between the schematization of concepts and the restriction of generality within the subject's spatio-temporal sensibility is highlighted, emphasizing the homogenization of subjective intuition and the pure categorical rules.
Understanding the role of the schematized categories
The speaker tackles the concept of schematized categories, which are specifications of the pure categories of understanding. It is explained that schematized categories restrict the generality of pure concepts by categorizing specific forms of intuition. Pure categories are seen as functions of understanding, while schemata belong to the understanding. The relationship between schemata and the subject's spatio-temporal sensibility is explored further, with the speaker pointing out that time plays a crucial role in the schematization process. The twelve transcendental schemata are briefly mentioned, with a focus on substance and causation as examples. The podcast concludes by emphasizing the complexity and depth of the schematism, as well as its influence on the understanding of objects and phenomena.
The 7th of 8 lectures on The Critique of Pure Reason by Immanuel Kant. I aim for these lectures to be accessible, whilst retaining the complexities of Kant's thought. In this lecture I tackle the subject object relation and the schematism.
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