Does matter consist of simple substances, or is it infinitely
divisible? This is the question in the second antinomy in the
Critique of Pure Reason. This first comprehensive systematic study
of the antinomy of divisibility analyses its derivation, the proofs
of the thesis and antithesis, and their resolution. The
developmental and historical dimensions are also discussed, taking
present-day problems in the philosophy of nature into account. The
study demonstrates that the antinomy of divisibility is on the one
hand a critique of metaphysics, but at the same time gains a
positive result for Kant's transcendental philosophy. The
resolution of the antinomy presents firstly a conceptual sharpening
of realism and idealism and of the transcendental concept of
phenomena. Secondly it shows that the structure of matter is
dependent on a priori determinations by reason and understanding.
These insights are highly relevant not only for Kant's project of
establishing an a priori foundation for the natural sciences but
also for the problem of the soul.
General
| Imprint: |
De Gruyter
|
| Country of origin: |
Germany |
| Series: |
Kantstudien-Erganzungshefte |
| Release date: |
July 2005 |
| First published: |
2005 |
| Authors: |
Kristina Engelhard
|
| Dimensions: |
230 x 155 x 25mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover
|
| Pages: |
469 |
| Edition: |
Reprint 2012 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-3-11-018462-4 |
| Languages: |
German
|
| Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
Philosophy >
General
Books >
Philosophy >
General
|
| LSN: |
3-11-018462-1 |
| Barcode: |
9783110184624 |
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