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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):
➤ Kant's metaphysics • Integration of sense and reason • A priori synthetic judgments • Self-awareness and external world • Transcendental deduction • Unity of apperception • Limits of reasonThis podcast offers a comprehensive exploration of Immanuel Kant's seminal philosophical work, "The Critique of Pure Reason." The lecture series delves into key concepts and philosophical issues raised by Kant, providing listeners with an understanding of his profound ideas surrounding metaphysics. Central themes include the limitations and integration of sense and reason in the pursuit of knowledge, and the distinction between the way things appear to us and their nature in themselves.
Throughout the episodes, the podcast investigates the broader philosophical context of Kant's time, addressing why traditional metaphysics struggled while physics advanced, and questioning the scientific nature of metaphysics. A recurring topic is Kant's "Copernican" revolution, which posits that knowledge is shaped by the observer's contribution to the process of observation. The series also explores how a priori synthetic judgments are possible, discussing the representation of space and time as foundational to human experience.
The podcast further examines self-awareness and the awareness of the external world, noting that stable external elements are necessary for self-consciousness. Listeners will encounter explanations of key concepts such as the Transcendental Deduction of the Categories, exploring how a priori categories enable human understanding. Another significant topic is the synthetic unity of apperception, emphasizing its role as a fundamental condition for knowledge.
Finally, the discipline of reason is analyzed, discussing the proper use of reason in forming knowledge claims and the dangers of extending reason beyond its permissible boundaries to "transcendental ideas." This podcast is designed to be accessible yet thought-provoking, serving as an entry point for anyone interested in Kant's philosophy and its implications.
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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 |