Kant's Doctrine of Transcendental Illusion (Modern Europe Philosophy) -

Michelle Grier

Cambrige University Press

2004

316 páginas

10h 32m

ISBN-10: 0521663245

The author shows that a theory of 'illusion' plays a central role in Kant's arguments about metaphysical speculation and scientific theory. Indeed, she argues that we cannot understand Kant unless we take seriously his claim that the mind inevitably acts in accordance with ideas and principles that are 'illusory'.