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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 metaphysics • A priori knowledge • Observer's role in perception • Concepts and categories of understanding • Self-awareness and consciousness • Reason and its limits • Philosophical implicationsThis podcast delves into Immanuel Kant's seminal work, "The Critique of Pure Reason," offering a structured examination of key philosophical themes within the text. The series tackles fundamental questions in metaphysics and epistemology, exploring how humans acquire knowledge and understand the world. It considers the distinct yet interconnected roles of sense and reason, suggesting that each has limits and specific domains in contributing to scientific knowledge. The lectures position Kant's ideas within the broader historical and philosophical context, notably contrasting the evolution of physics with the stagnation of traditional metaphysics, and questioning the viability of metaphysics as a science.
A critical recurring theme is the concept of a priori synthetic judgments, where Kant asserts that our sensory representations reflect not the things themselves but their appearances to us. The series also addresses idealism, emphasizing that self-awareness and the ability to perceive an external world are interdependent. The notion of categories, which are seen as prerequisites for understanding objects, is examined, challenging empiricist perspectives on the transition from mere thoughts to objective concepts.
Additionally, the podcast discusses the synthetic unity of apperception, arguing that this consciousness unity is a fundamental condition for all knowledge. Finally, the podcast touches on Kant’s analysis of reason’s scope and limitations, exploring how well-disciplined reason aligns perception with reality to produce knowledge, while also cautioning against overreaching into "transcendental ideas" beyond experiential boundaries. Overall, the podcast offers a comprehensive exploration of Kant’s influential philosophical ideas, intended for listeners interested in deepening their understanding of 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 |