Critique of Pure Reason

The Critique of Pure Reason is a philosophical work written by the German philosopher Immanuel Kant. Published in 1781, it is considered one of the most significant works of Western philosophy. The book is divided into two main parts: the Doctrine of Elements and the Doctrine of Method. In the Doctrine of Elements, Kant argues that human knowledge is limited to the realm of experience, and that our understanding of the world is shaped by the categories of our own minds. He argues that there are two types of knowledge: a priori knowledge, which is based on reason alone, and a posteriori knowledge, which is based on experience. Kant also introduces the concept of transcendental idealism, which holds that the objects of our knowledge are not things in themselves, but rather the appearances of those things as they are perceived by our minds.In the Doctrine of Method, Kant discusses the limitations of reason and the role of skepticism in philosophy. He argues that skepticism is necessary to prevent dogmatism and to promote critical thinking. Kant also outlines his own method of transcendental deduction, which is a way of showing how our concepts and categories are necessary for our understanding of the world.Overall, the Critique of Pure Reason is a complex and challenging work that has had a profound impact on philosophy and intellectual history. It is a foundational text for the school of thought known as German Idealism, and it continues to be studied and debated by philosophers today.1890. Translated by J.M.D. Meiklejohn. Considered to be one of the best translations, this edition includes Kant's original preface to the second edition of 1787. This was his foundational work on metaphysics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.