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A lecture series examining Kant's Critique of Pure Reason. This series looks at German Philosopher Immanuel Kant's seminal philosophical work 'The Critique of Pure Reason'. The lectures aim to outline and discuss some of the key philosophical issues raised in the book and to offer students and individuals thought provoking Kantian ideas surrounding metaphysics. Each lecture looks at particular questions raised in the work such as how do we know what we know and how do we find out about the world, dissects these questions with reference to Kant's work and discusses the broader philosophical implications. Anyone with an interest in Kant and philosophy will find these lectures thought provoking but accessible.Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Examination of Kant's Critique of Pure Reason • Limits of sense and reason • Metaphysics as a science • Space and time • A priori synthetic judgements • Self-awareness and external world • Transcendental Deduction • Synthetic Unity of Apperception • Paralogisms and antinomiesThis podcast delves into the profound and complex philosophical work of Immanuel Kant, specifically his "Critique of Pure Reason." Across its series of lectures, the podcast systematically explores key philosophical issues raised by Kant, focusing on central themes such as the limits of sense and reason, the separation and integration of their functions, and the nature of inter-subjective scientific knowledge.
Listeners are introduced to the broader philosophical context of Kant's era, contrasting the advancements in 17th-century physics with the stagnant state of metaphysics and questioning the classification of metaphysics as a science. The podcast proceeds to discuss Kant's revolutionary idea about the role of the observer in the observation process, shedding light on how empiricism, particularly Hume's, eventually necessitates an a priori foundation for experience.
A critical question tackled in the lectures is the possibility of a priori synthetic judgments. Here, Kant's assertion that our sensory representations are not of things as they are in themselves but as they appear to us is examined, implying that fundamental propositions of geometry are inherently valid of conceptual space rather than tangible objects.
Further, the podcast delves into the necessity of an external world awareness for self-consciousness, accentuating the interplay between inner and outer senses. The discussion extends to the movement from forms of thought to objective concepts, emphasizing the need for a priori categories to enable human understanding.
The lectures also address the synthetic unity of apperception, arguing that unified consciousness is a prerequisite for knowledge. This concept is critical not just for individual understanding but for any intuition to become an object of cognition. Lastly, the disciplined use of reason is considered, along with the challenges posed by overreaching into "transcendental ideas" that exceed the bounds of possible experience. Overall, the podcast serves as a thorough and accessible exploration of Kant's intricate philosophical inquiries within his "Critique of Pure Reason."
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Just what is Kant's "project"? 2011-Mar-16 46 minutes |
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The broader philosophical context 2011-Mar-16 45 minutes |
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Space, time and the "Analogies of Experiences" 2011-Mar-16 48 minutes |
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How are a priori synthetic judgements possible? 2011-Mar-16 40 minutes |
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Idealisms and their refutations 2011-Mar-16 42 minutes |
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Concepts, judgement and the Transcendental Deduction of the Categories 2011-Mar-16 40 minutes |
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The "Self" and the Synthetic Unity of Apperception 2011-Mar-16 41 minutes |
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The discipline of reason: The paralogisms and Antinomies of Pure Reason. 2011-Mar-16 37 minutes |