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Immanuel Kant - Part 3: The Architecture of Limits

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Suppose you set out to map not just the world, but the very powers and limits of the human mind. What could we know, what must we do, and what may we hope for? Kant’s answer was a system that put boundaries around reason—so it could be trusted, but not worshipped.Kant’s mature philosophy is called critical because it begins with limits. Instead of asking what exists, he asks what can be known, what ought to be done, and what may be hoped. Each of these questions has its own proper use. Each becomes dangerous when stretched too far.Learn more at: https://thephilosophyarchive.com/philosophy/immanuel-kantThe Philosophy Archive is part of The Archive Network by Jonkai Ventures, a collection of podcasts dedicated to exploring the great ideas and thinkers that shaped how we think.Support the podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon:https://thearchivenetwork.com/supportDiscover more archives and stories:https://thearchivenetwork.comExplore this archive:https://thephilosophyarchive.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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