The Critique of Pure Reason
Written by Immanuel Kant
Narrated by Liam Johnson
()
About this audiobook
The Critique of Pure Reason is a philosophical work written by Immanuel Kant, published in 1781. The book is divided into two main parts: the first part deals with what Kant calls "Transcendental Aesthetic," which is concerned with the nature of space and time and the way in which our minds perceive them. The second part deals with what Kant calls "Transcendental Logic," which is concerned with the nature of our understanding and how we reason about the world.
In the Critique of Pure Reason, Kant aims to investigate the limits and conditions of knowledge, particularly in the context of metaphysics. He argues that all knowledge must be based on experience, but that our understanding is not limited to the information that we can gain through our senses. Rather, he posits that we have certain innate concepts and categories that allow us to make sense of the world and that shape our perception and understanding of reality.
Kant's approach to metaphysics is known as transcendental idealism, which holds that the world as it appears to us is not necessarily the same as it is in itself. He argues that we can only know the world as it appears to us, not as it is in itself, and that our knowledge is necessarily limited by the nature of our minds and our perception.
Overall, the Critique of Pure Reason is a complex and influential work that has had a profound impact on philosophy, particularly in the fields of epistemology and metaphysics. It is considered a foundational text of modern philosophy and is still widely studied and debated today.
Immanuel Kant
Immanuel Kant was a German philosopher and is known as one of the foremost thinkers of Enlightenment. He is widely recognized for his contributions to metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, and aesthetics.
Related to The Critique of Pure Reason
Related audiobooks
Existentialism: Nihilism and Rethinking Value Systems Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Grounding for the Metaphysics of Morals Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The World As Will and Idea Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5Descartes' Meditations Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Kant’s Foundations of Ethics Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Existentialism: The Philosophy about the Absurdity and Meaning of Life Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The World as Will And Idea: Volume 1 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsDiscourse on Method Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsExistentialism: The Ultimate Guide to Nietzsche, Nihilism, and Existentialist Ideas Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Ideas Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Existentialism: The Psychology and Philosophy of Existentialist Thinkers Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A Macat Analysis of Aristotle's Metaphysics Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Existentialism: Figuring out the Meaning of Life and Ethics with the Great Philosophers Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Philosophy: Confucius, Aristotle, Lao-Tzu, and Zeno Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Existentialism: Philosophy, Nihilism, and Free Will Explained Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Wisdom of Life, Counsels and Maxims Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Critique of Pure Reason Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Antichrist Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Genealogy of Morals Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Problems of Philosophy Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Mysticism and Logic Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsAn Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5The Analysis of Mind Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsPhilosophers: The Philosophies of the Greatest Thinkers in History Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5We Philologists Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Human, All Too Human Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Thus Spake Zarathustra: A Book for All and None Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Philosophy: Diogenes, Heraclitus, Marcus Aurelius, and Parmenides Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Birth of Tragedy Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Philosophy For You
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Why Buddhism is True: The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Art of Living: Peace and Freedom in the Here and Now Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Art of Communicating Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Tao of Pooh Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Courage to Be Disliked: How to Free Yourself, Change Your Life, and Achieve Real Happiness Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Many Lives, Many Masters Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Meditations of Marcus Aurelius Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Noticer: Sometimes, all a person needs is a little perspective. Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Courage to Be Happy: Discover the Power of Positive Psychology and Choose Happiness Every Day Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Dao De Jing Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Tao Te Ching: A New English Version Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Book of Five Rings Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5People of the Lie Vol. 1: Toward a Psychology of Evil Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Finite and Infinite Games Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Life Is a 4-Letter Word: Laughing and Learning Through 40 Life Lessons Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5How to Be Perfect: The Correct Answer to Every Moral Question Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Mastering Logical Fallacies: The Definitive Guide to Flawless Rhetoric and Bulletproof Logic Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Summary: The Laws of Human Nature: by Robert Greene: Key Takeaways, Summary & Analysis Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The More of Less Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Music Lesson: A Spiritual Search for Growth Through Music Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Holographic Universe: The Revolutionary Theory of Reality Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The End is Always Near: Apocalyptic Moments, from the Bronze Age Collapse to Nuclear Near Misses Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Brain Training with the Buddha: A Modern Path to Insight Based on the Ancient Foundations of Mindfulness Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Reviews for The Critique of Pure Reason
0 ratings0 reviews