Immanuel Kantโs โCritique of Pure Reasonโ (1781/1787) is the German philosopherโs best-known work. A controversial book of itโs time, Kant sought to determine the limits of metaphysics.
In this ground-breaking work, Kant redefines our understanding of epistemology by combining two opposing philosophical theories: rationalism and empiricism.
For anyone who was inspired by the character Chidi's love of Kant in Netflix's 'The Good Place', โCritique of Pure Reasonโ is as innovative as it is interesting and a must-read for all philosophy enthusiasts. Immanuel Kant (1724 โ 1804) was a German philosopher and a key Enlightenment theorist who continues to be a prominent influence in Western philosophy. Raised in a pious household with devout parents, Kant quickly became known for his work in ethics and metaphysics. He is best known for his works โCritique of Pure Reasonโ (1781/1787) and โCritique of Judgementโ (1790). Kantโs legacy has had far reaching impacts, influencing notable figures such as Carl Jung, Noam Chomsky and Albert Einstein. Kantโs final days were portrayed in the slapstick comedy โThe Last Days of Immanuel Kantโ (1996) starring Buster Keaton and Jacques Tati.