Antinomies demonstrate the limits of reason in abstract concepts from "summary" of Critique of Pure Reason by Immanuel Kant
In the realm of metaphysics, reason often seeks to understand abstract concepts that lie beyond the scope of empirical observation. However, Immanuel Kant argues that reason has inherent limitations when it comes to grappling with these abstract concepts. One way in which these limitations become apparent is through antinomies. Antinomies are contradictions that arise when reason attempts to apply its concepts beyond the realm of possible experience. Kant identifies four antinomies that demonstrate the limits of reason in dealing with metaphysical questions. These antinomies involve questions about the infinite divisibility of space and time, the existence of a first cause, the necessity of a being that is not contingent, and the relationship between freedom and deter...
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