Kant's doctrine of transcendental illusion
- Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2001
- xiii, 315 p. ; ill., 23 cm
- Modern European philosophy .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This Study of Kant provides a detailed examination of the development and function of the doctrine of transcendental illusion in his theoretical philosophy. The author shows that a theory of "illusion" plays a central role in Kant's arguments about metaphysical speculation and scientific theory. Indeed, she argues that we cannot understand Kant unless we take seriously his claim that the mind inevitably acts in accordance with ideas and principles that are "illusory." Taking this claim seriously, we can make much better sense of Kant's arguments and reach a deeper understanding of the role he allots human reason in science.
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Kant, Immanuel, 1724-1804 Illusion Philosophy History, 18th century Antinomy Critique Deduction Epicurus God Intuition Locke, John Paralogisms Cosmology Soul Space Idealism Idealism, realism Metaphysical speculation