Abstract
In the paper, I discuss the nature of Kant's transcendental deduction in the first Critique. I highlight Kant's abstraction and synthesis arguments as accumulative to the apex of the transcendental deduction. However, the homogeneity of the transcendental object underlying both objects and the subject, as explained by Kant in the deduction and other parts of the first Critique, betrays the central problem with the first Critique. To propose possible solutions, I cite two approaches. One is adopted by Adolf Trendelenberg and the other arguably by Fichte (as interpreted by Frederick Beiser). Since the problem with the homogeneity of the transcendental object disrupts the ultimate stability of Kant's transcendental idealism, the proposed solutions deserve serious consideration.
Original language | English |
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Number of pages | 10 |
Publication status | Not published / presented only - 26 May 2022 |
Event | Hong Kong Kant Society Annual Workshop 2022: Varieties of Kantian Deduction - Hong Kong, Hong Kong Duration: 24 May 2022 → 24 May 2022 |
Forum/Symposium
Forum/Symposium | Hong Kong Kant Society Annual Workshop 2022 |
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Country/Territory | Hong Kong |
Period | 24/05/22 → 24/05/22 |
Keywords
- Kant
- transcendental deduction
- Trendelenberg
- Fichte
- transcendental object
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Arts and Humanities