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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):
➤ Kantian philosophy • Metaphysics • A priori knowledge • Syntheses and judgments • Idealism • Consciousness • Reason’s limits and disciplines • Observer's role in knowledgeThis podcast series delves into the philosophical work of Immanuel Kant, specifically his seminal text, "The Critique of Pure Reason." It aims to engage listeners with thought-provoking discussions on key philosophical questions and ideas as explored by Kant. The series addresses the intricate relationship between sense, reason, and knowledge, highlighting the limits of each and the integration necessary for scientific understanding. By placing Kant's philosophy within the broader historical context of advancements in physics and the stagnation of metaphysics, the podcast examines the notion of metaphysics as a science.
A recurring theme is Kant's "Copernican" revolution, which emphasizes the observer’s role in shaping experience and asserts the a priori conditions necessary for knowledge. This includes examining how a priori synthetic judgments are possible and the implications for understanding space and external appearances. Another significant topic is Kant's arguments on self-awareness, which require awareness of an external world, suggesting that stable external elements are foundational to self-consciousness.
The podcast also explores the Transcendental Deduction of the Categories, challenging the limits of empiricism by discussing the necessity of a priori categories in forming objective concepts. Additionally, it covers the synthetic unity of apperception, highlighting the objective conditions under which knowledge is possible. Lastly, the series discusses the discipline of reason, focusing on the concepts and boundaries necessary for grounding knowledge claims, and warns against the overreach into "transcendental ideas" that exceed actual experience. Through this exploration, the podcast provides a thorough examination of Kant's ideas on metaphysics and epistemology.
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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 |