#Transcendental Idealism

[tmarshconnors]

“A high degree of intellect tends to make a man unsocial.”

Arthur Schopenhauer was a German philosopher. He is best known for his 1818 work The World as Will and Representation.

[nonage4life]

Roses are red

Violets are blue

We can never know things as they are themselves

But only as they appear to you

[isaysorryverysoftly]

"If possibly P, then necessarily Q. Actually P. Therefore, necessarily Q", My Beloved.

[blueheartbooks]

Delving into Kantian Philosophy: A Review of "The Critique of Pure Reason" by Immanuel Kant

Immanuel Kant's "The Critique of Pure Reason" stands as one of the most influential and enduring works in the history of philosophy, reshaping the landscape of metaphysics, epistemology, and the philosophy of mind. Published in 1781, this monumental treatise seeks to provide a comprehensive account of the nature, scope, and limits of human knowledge, offering profound insights into the nature of reality, the structure of the mind, and the conditions of possibility for knowledge.

At the heart of "The Critique of Pure Reason" is Kant's revolutionary concept of transcendental idealism, which posits that the mind plays an active role in shaping our experience of the world. Kant argues that the mind imposes certain fundamental concepts and categories—such as space, time, and causality—on our sensory perceptions, organizing them into a coherent and intelligible framework. Through his rigorous analysis, Kant seeks to uncover the a priori conditions that make experience possible, shedding light on the fundamental structures of human cognition.

One of the key themes of "The Critique of Pure Reason" is Kant's distinction between phenomena and noumena, or appearances and things-in-themselves. Kant argues that while we can only know phenomena as they appear to us through the filter of our cognitive faculties, there exists a realm of noumena that lies beyond the reach of human knowledge. This distinction has profound implications for Kant's philosophy, shaping his views on the limits of human understanding and the nature of metaphysical inquiry.

Moreover, "The Critique of Pure Reason" is notable for its meticulous analysis of the nature of space, time, and causality, which Kant identifies as the fundamental categories of human thought. Kant argues that these categories are not derived from experience, but rather constitute the necessary framework through which we interpret our sensory perceptions. By elucidating the synthetic a priori nature of these categories, Kant lays the groundwork for his transcendental idealism and challenges traditional empiricist and rationalist accounts of knowledge.

In addition to its groundbreaking philosophical insights, "The Critique of Pure Reason" is also celebrated for its rigorous methodology and systematic approach to philosophical inquiry. Kant's meticulous argumentation, intricate terminology, and careful exposition of concepts make "The Critique of Pure Reason" a challenging but rewarding read for scholars and philosophers alike. Kant's influence extends far beyond the boundaries of philosophy, shaping the development of disciplines such as psychology, physics, and linguistics, and leaving an indelible mark on the intellectual landscape of the modern world.

In conclusion, "The Critique of Pure Reason" by Immanuel Kant is a towering achievement in the history of philosophy, offering profound insights into the nature of human knowledge, the structure of the mind, and the limits of metaphysical inquiry. Kant's rigorous analysis, groundbreaking concepts, and systematic approach to philosophical inquiry make "The Critique of Pure Reason" a timeless classic that continues to inspire and challenge readers with its depth, complexity, and intellectual rigor.

Immanuel Kant's "The Critique of Pure Reason" is available in Amazon in paperback 24.99$ and hardcover 31.99$ editions.

Number of pages: 516

Language: English

Rating: 10/10                                           

Link of the book!

Review By: King's Cat

[blueheartbookclub]

Delving into Kantian Philosophy: A Review of "The Critique of Pure Reason" by Immanuel Kant

Immanuel Kant's "The Critique of Pure Reason" stands as one of the most influential and enduring works in the history of philosophy, reshaping the landscape of metaphysics, epistemology, and the philosophy of mind. Published in 1781, this monumental treatise seeks to provide a comprehensive account of the nature, scope, and limits of human knowledge, offering profound insights into the nature of reality, the structure of the mind, and the conditions of possibility for knowledge.

At the heart of "The Critique of Pure Reason" is Kant's revolutionary concept of transcendental idealism, which posits that the mind plays an active role in shaping our experience of the world. Kant argues that the mind imposes certain fundamental concepts and categories—such as space, time, and causality—on our sensory perceptions, organizing them into a coherent and intelligible framework. Through his rigorous analysis, Kant seeks to uncover the a priori conditions that make experience possible, shedding light on the fundamental structures of human cognition.

One of the key themes of "The Critique of Pure Reason" is Kant's distinction between phenomena and noumena, or appearances and things-in-themselves. Kant argues that while we can only know phenomena as they appear to us through the filter of our cognitive faculties, there exists a realm of noumena that lies beyond the reach of human knowledge. This distinction has profound implications for Kant's philosophy, shaping his views on the limits of human understanding and the nature of metaphysical inquiry.

Moreover, "The Critique of Pure Reason" is notable for its meticulous analysis of the nature of space, time, and causality, which Kant identifies as the fundamental categories of human thought. Kant argues that these categories are not derived from experience, but rather constitute the necessary framework through which we interpret our sensory perceptions. By elucidating the synthetic a priori nature of these categories, Kant lays the groundwork for his transcendental idealism and challenges traditional empiricist and rationalist accounts of knowledge.

In addition to its groundbreaking philosophical insights, "The Critique of Pure Reason" is also celebrated for its rigorous methodology and systematic approach to philosophical inquiry. Kant's meticulous argumentation, intricate terminology, and careful exposition of concepts make "The Critique of Pure Reason" a challenging but rewarding read for scholars and philosophers alike. Kant's influence extends far beyond the boundaries of philosophy, shaping the development of disciplines such as psychology, physics, and linguistics, and leaving an indelible mark on the intellectual landscape of the modern world.

In conclusion, "The Critique of Pure Reason" by Immanuel Kant is a towering achievement in the history of philosophy, offering profound insights into the nature of human knowledge, the structure of the mind, and the limits of metaphysical inquiry. Kant's rigorous analysis, groundbreaking concepts, and systematic approach to philosophical inquiry make "The Critique of Pure Reason" a timeless classic that continues to inspire and challenge readers with its depth, complexity, and intellectual rigor.

Immanuel Kant's "The Critique of Pure Reason" is available in Amazon in paperback 24.99$ and hardcover 31.99$ editions.

Number of pages: 516

Language: English

Rating: 10/10                                           

Link of the book!

Review By: King's Cat

[philosopherking1887]

No joke, the "transchronological cosmologist" one is actually a consequence of Kantian transcendental idealism.

Im a serendipitist. I believe god exists, but he made creation on accident.

[penhive]

A Transcendental Narrative

Transcendental in the realm of Philosophy means something heavenly, spiritual and metaphysical. For the word transcendental I embody a fleshy, carnal and earthly realm of human consciousness. I would like to use certain terms for connecting them and they are:

(a Transcendental idealism

(b Transcendental metaphysics

(c Transcendental dialectics

(d Transcendental humanism

(e Transcendental aesthetics

Transcendental Idealism

Transcendental idealism can be defined as the living plane of reality which is subjective and cathartic.  It is the sublimation of life. It is the celebration of meaning. It is a carnival of fetish. It is an idea rooted in the self. It is a fantastical celebration of the self. It’s narcissism of euphoria. It is the transcendence of the idealized subjectivity. It’s an embarkation of Prometheus. It’s a life of Bacchanalian revelry. It’s a verbal jargon of the self.

Transcendental Metaphysics

Transcendental metaphysics is an intimate connection of God with the self. It’s the free will of choice aligned with God’s will. It’s an advent of mythical spiritualism.  Religion becomes an art with God and the self. It is the art of placing all our hopes, will, desires, aspirations with the will of God. God celebrates the present and luck’s the future.

Transcendental Dialectics

What is transcendental dialectics? It’s a compromise of earthly life with spirituality. A famous statement can be taken from the Lord’s Prayer: give us this day our daily bread. Daily Bread is a metonymy suggesting God’s ability to take care one’s material needs. Again there is a statement in the Bible: The blessings of God are wealth earned without toil. It is the economy and luxury of self-realization.

Transcendental Humanism

Transcendental Humanism is the pursuit of the self to ideal of becoming. It’s a relationship of interaction based on love and trust it’s a call to become an ideal self. It’s a poetic heart of feeling. It is the living of the self with the democracy of the world. It is Camus rebellion of the self. It’s the manipulation of the self to make an intentional reality. The will soars to Promethean heights. It is the unlocking of the psychological Minotaur and embracing a democratic freedom of the self.

Transcendental Aesthetics

Now what is transcendental aesthetics? Art is the mirror of life beautified with qualitative experiences. The idea of art is found in the Philosophy of meaning. Art celebrates the essence of meaning. From the producers hands art enters the realm of subjective experience. The role of philosophy is to question essence and the role of art is to enjoy essence. From the fetish of the creator art evolves into a labyrinth of subjectivity. Art metamorphizes into an elan vital of existence. We are becoming creatures of the cosmos while enjoying art. Art is a phantasmagoria of existence.

[meltorights]

@pleuvoire it's basically kant's response to hume showing that causation is not something we can perceive with "pure reason" because there's no logical contradiction in the opposite of an effect happening. so hume said technically you cant prove that anything causes anything and you should be skeptical.

kant responds by saying that it's true that we can't directly, with reason, prove things like cause-effect, but things like cause-effect, time, and space are necessary for us to have experience at all--pure sense perception would be unintelligible without it. so while we may not be perceiving things in the world in themselves, we are perceiving how they have to appear to us, and can do a "transcendental deduction" to infer that the real world exists and is causing us to have the sense experience we have because otherwise our experience would just be unintelligible.

so, we process the sense information we receive with categories we "impose" (causation, time and space), but these categories are necessary for the intelligibility of our experience. so we can talk about cause and effect and space and such things logically--even if we can't logically prove they exist in the real world, they are necessary universal preconditions for intelligibility and so conclusions based on them apply to all rational creatures.

tl;dr. there's the neumena, the "things in themselves," which we cannot directly experience, and the phenomena, things as experienced in an intelligible way by us, and we can only apply logic to the phenomena and so cant technically prove things about the neumena, but can (by "transcendental deduction") "transcend" as it were our ideas by saying "unless x is true, our experience is unintelligible"

[moonlitkat]

Anime really peaked with the Samurai X trust and betrayal OVA, huh

[troph4eum]

The Trophaeum Project

In this blog I will be exploring many ideas that lead into a larger concept called "Trophaeum" which I have been working on since October, 2022 that I plan on making an album about.

The idea of Trophaeum as a concept came from the manga Air Gear, where it's used as a metaphorical goal for the characters.

Where Air Gear got the concept was from ancient Greek/Roman structures built from the weapons, armor, etc. of their enemies from a battle or war. This is where the word trophy comes from.

Now what's really important is how I'm using the concept.

It used to be relatively simple. "The summit of your emotional state and place in your life; those who face adversity from either their own mind, or the things around them, seek this apex of physical and mental balance." That's what I wrote like a year ago as an updated definition.

It's not that this no longer holds true. It's just that it means more than that to me now. The relationship between the ego, mind, and the soul. Whether or not people can truly understand each other. Thoughts of how the world is and if this is even possible in my lifetime. All those thoughts have been embedded into my view of what Trophaeum is.

As of writing I'm starting to see the prerequisites for me reaching Trophaeum. It's a struggle to put it into words but I can see it in my head and I'm doing the work to translate it in a way people can understand. There's still a lot of work to be done so feel free to stick along for the ride if it interests you.

Above all else this is my life's work. I'm prepared to be working on this for the rest of my life. And honestly keeping it a thousand with you I probably will be working on this for the rest of my life. That's just the nature of the project. I'm still gonna do it though even if I never get all that I want from it hoping that one day someone either finds this or has the same idea as me and actually reaches that height.

If you're interested in the music I make or anything else here's my linktree :D

[tagitables]

4 November 2024,

There is a magical joy in experiencing life through diverse lenses, a celebration of the paradoxes that enrich our journey. This exploration transcends mere existence, deepening our understanding and enhancing our connection to the world around us. Embracing these contradictions invites us to appreciate the complexity of life, revealing beauty in the interplay of differing perspectives.

[aroomforarchitecture]

MODELS OF BEING: IMMANENT, TRANSCENDENT, AND TRANSCENDENTAL IDEA OF BEING: 

1. ON IMMANENCE: REALIST AND IDEALIST It would not be wrong or shorthanded then to conclude that all philosophies that are a partisan of absolute existence are, like Deleuze shows, immanent philosophies. The basic assumption here is the one put forward by Parmenides: there is nothing outside existence or there is nothing outside being. Everything, every change, is but only immanent inside the…

[pearlprincess02]

dating & dates (pisces version)

pisces: (pisces venus/mars/5th house/7th house)

dating someone with pisces venus, mars, 5th house, and 7th house placements means being with a deeply romantic, emotionally intuitive, and dreamlike partner. they crave a love that feels almost otherworldly—something that transcends logic and exists in a realm of pure feeling and connection. they are highly sensitive to their partner’s needs and emotions, often putting their loved one’s happiness above their own. however, they can be prone to escapism, idealizing relationships to the point where reality may feel like a disappointment. they need a partner who nurtures their dreamy nature but also helps ground them when needed. pisces venus loves unconditionally and seeks a soulful, almost fated connection. they fall deeply and can be hopeless romantics, sometimes blurring the line between fantasy and reality in relationships. pisces mars approaches attraction with a soft, fluid intensity. they prefer intimacy that feels poetic and emotionally charged, often surrendering completely to the experience. pisces 5th house finds joy in creativity, imagination, and deep emotional bonding. they are drawn to artistic or spiritually meaningful experiences in love. pisces 7th house seeks a partnership that feels like a deep, spiritual union. they may attract partners who are dreamy, sensitive, or even a bit mysterious, but they must ensure they aren’t drawn to relationships that lack stability.

date night ideas

visiting an aquarium & watching the underwater world together, a spa day with massages, aromatherapy, & relaxation, a sleepover-style date with soft blankets, fairy lights, & deep conversations (pisces venus, pisces mars) a beach date at sunset, walking barefoot in the sand, attending a poetry reading/spoken word event, visiting a botanical garden filled with exotic, dreamy flowers, watching classic romance movies/dreamy, fantasy films together, writing love letters/poetry to each other & reading them aloud, a rooftop date watching the stars in a quiet, intimate setting, a dream journaling date, sharing each other's subconscious thoughts & fantasies (pisces venus, pisces 5th house) a mystical/tarot card reading date, exploring a dreamy, candlelit bookstore & picking out books for each other, going on a foggy, mystical forest walk together, visiting a dreamy, historical castle/museum with a fairytale-like atmosphere, volunteering together for an emotional, heartwarming cause (pisces venus, pisces 7th house) painting/creating art together in a cozy setting, attending a live music event with soft, emotional melodies, dancing in the rain with no worries about getting wet (pisces mars, pisces 5th house) going to a planetarium to gaze at the stars & dream together, taking a boat ride on a lake/river, just drifting together (pisces 5th house, pisces 7th house)

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pisces: (pisces mars/cupido/eros/lust/amor)

someone with pisces mars, cupido, eros, lust, and amor brings a deeply emotional, sensual, and almost ethereal energy to the bedroom. they view intimacy as a transcendental experience, something that dissolves boundaries between souls. they are highly intuitive lovers, often knowing exactly what their partner wants before they even say it. fantasy, surrender, and deep emotional connection are key to their pleasure, and they thrive in settings where they can let go and be completely immersed in the experience. their energy is fluid and adaptable—they can be soft and submissive one moment, then unexpectedly intense and consuming the next. they crave intimacy that feels like an escape from reality, where love and lust blend seamlessly into something almost spiritual. pisces mars is deeply passionate yet elusive, preferring a dreamy, slow-burning seduction that builds to overwhelming intensity. they enjoy emotional depth and the feeling of complete surrender in the moment. pisces cupido is flirtatious and intoxicating, using mystery and subtle teasing to draw partners in. they love seduction that feels poetic and enchanting, often letting attraction simmer before fully indulging. pisces eros experiences arousal as something almost supernatural, drawn to deeply emotional and surreal sexual encounters. they need intimacy that feels magical, where physical pleasure merges with spiritual connection. pisces lust thrives on fantasy and escapism, often desiring experiences that feel otherworldly. they can be both gentle and overwhelming, seeking to dissolve into their partner completely. pisces amor treats intimacy as an act of unconditional love. they are selfless lovers who seek deep, soul-connecting experiences rather than purely physical encounters.

kinks you might have

dream-like, surreal settings that make intimacy feel otherworldly (pisces venus, pisces eros, pisces lust) deep eye contact & slow, intimate touch as a form of seduction, emotional vulnerability as an aphrodisiac (turning deep conversations into foreplay), romantic, candlelit, ambient lighting settings (pisces venus, pisces eros, pisces amor) soft, teasing touches that gradually build to overwhelming pleasure, lucid dreaming/shared fantasies discussed before acting them out (pisces mars, pisces cupido, pisces lust) prolonged foreplay that blends emotional intensity with physical stimulation (pisces mars, pisces cupido, pisces amor) blindfolds & sensory deprivation to heighten pleasure, fantasy-driven roleplay (mythical, fairytale, supernatural themes), water play (showers, baths, poolside intimacy), music driven encounters, where rhythm & sound guide the experience (pisces mars, pisces eros, pisces lust)being worshipped/adoring a partner’s body with slow, devoted attention (pisces mars, pisces eros, pisces amor) emotional domination & submission (trust-driven power exchange), surrender & trust-based intimacy (being completely at the mercy of a partner/vice versa), completely giving up control & being taken care of intimately, a mix of tenderness & unexpected, uncontrollable passion (pisces mars, pisces lust, pisces amor) soft restraints (silk ties, ribbons, hand-holding control), being seduced in an almost trance-like state (whispered words, soft touches, drawn-out teasing) (pisces cupido, pisces eros, pisces lust) heightening the emotional experience with whispered confessions and deep affirmations (pisces cupido, pisces eros, pisces amor) erotic hypnosis/trance-like seduction techniques (pisces eros, pisces lust, pisces amor)

all observations are done by me !!! @pearlprincess02

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[transmutationisms]

what do u dislike plato

deeply uninterested in any position promising access to a higher, hidden, divine realm of truth ontologically in tension with the material existence of things and their relations to one another. it's a position that appeals to supra-natural handwaving in order to resolve a perceived disjunction between perception and reality without making any effort to historicise or problematise such a disjunction, say perhaps in relation to estranged labour. kant also does this but at least he has the decency to pretend it's constitutive of human psychology and not a regulatory principle of reality in itself. i also think the ethical positions plato expresses through socrates's mouth are laughably optimistic about the existence of a pure and unconditioned truth, the human ability to perceive such a thing, and the immediate rational acceptance of it, which leads most obviously to the deeply annoying socratic solution to "why do people act against their own interests" being "they are deceived, and i don't need to prove that or engage with expressed desires that are contradictory or self-destructive, because i can simply assume these people are deceived, because if they were not then they would do the transcendentally correct thing and be happy and experience no inner conflict". politically reactionary in the way all philosophical idealism is, and more than incidentally psychiatry minded, in the sense of the etymology ψυχή ιατρεία, 'soul healing' (cf nietzsche: socrates as the "mystagogue of science", who lived and died 'scientifically', namely, delivered from the fear of death by conviction in the mission to make existence appear comprehensible and therefore justifiable).

sucks hate him think the world needs more insane unruly people unashamed to exist bodily and uninterested in extolling the virtue of self-restraint. "socially contextualise that thang" --karl marx 1844

[phoenixrisingastro]

Your astro observation no. III were so spot on in my case! Could you make a post about Jupiter in the 12th house please or Neptune in the 7th house? I think a detailed post about such placements would be helpful for the natives with these placements cause it's hard to grasp their nature and navigate them in day-to-day life

Neptune in the 7th house

It casts a veil of mystique over partnerships, creating an allure that draws you toward relationships that feel fated, spiritual, or almost otherworldly. People with this placement often find themselves yearning for a soulmate connection—something deep and transcendental that lifts them beyond the mundane. The romantic idealism is powerful, as Neptune whispers of fairy tales and eternal bonds. This can make love feel like an ethereal dream, where you see only the best in others and are drawn to partners who seem to hold a certain magic, whether they are creative, sensitive, or mysterious in nature.

However, Neptune is known for its illusions, and in the 7th house of partnerships, it can blur the line between reality and fantasy. It’s easy to get caught up in seeing partners through rose-colored glasses, idealizing them to the point of overlooking flaws or even warning signs. This placement can attract relationships that are built on dreams rather than reality, leading to situations where boundaries are unclear, or where you may fall for someone unavailable—emotionally or otherwise. The potential for disillusionment is high, as Neptune’s fog can obscure the true nature of your partners, leading to feelings of betrayal or disappointment when the reality doesn’t live up to the dream.

Despite its challenges, Neptune in the 7th house is a journey of spiritual growth. It asks you to embrace the romantic and compassionate aspects of relationships while also learning to discern truth from illusion. This placement is about balancing your ideals with reality—recognizing that while love can be magical, it’s also imperfect. By cultivating clear boundaries and staying grounded, you can attract partnerships that are both inspiring and authentic. The key is to see others as they are, rather than as you wish them to be, and to allow yourself to experience deep, meaningful connections without losing touch with reality.

Ultimately, Neptune in the 7th house is a call to explore the depths of love and connection with an open heart, but also with eyes wide open. It challenges you to integrate the spiritual with the practical, to honor your dreams while staying mindful of the real world. It’s a delicate dance between hope and realism, where true intimacy is found not in illusions, but in genuine understanding and acceptance.

[probablyasocialecologist]

Demands for mannerliness and propriety are increasingly being replaced by demands that those in conflict just tolerate their disagreements. The civility of politeness, in other words, is being supplanted by what I term an “agree-to-disagree civility.” This emergent civility, I argue, legitimizes reactionary stances and valorizes the status quo. Such agree-to-disagree civility is on clear display in the seemingly cordial statement issued by all the US Presidential Foundations and Centers in anticipation of the acrimony of the recent election cycle. The leaders of the Obama Foundation, the George W. Bush Presidential Center, and 11 other similar organizations admit that they hold “a wide range of views across a breadth of issues.” Still, they insist that “these views can exist peaceably side by side.” The statement goes on to affirm that “debate and disagreement are central features in a healthy democracy,” and that “civility and respect in political discourse, whether in an election year or otherwise, are essential.” One might be moved, perhaps, to see politicians of different parties standing together against the violent bigotry of the Trump campaign. But look closer. To be sure, the civility of this statement is more productive than repressive, more interested in prompting speech than foreclosing it. Yet while the centers valorize the clash of countervailing perspectives, they’re also conspicuously silent regarding how such disagreements might be resolved. Basically, the Centers’ statement suggests, we should all just agree to disagree. It’s easy to see the appeal of this agree-to-disagree civility, because the tolerance it calls for is often taken as a transcendentally good ideal. As the political theorist Wendy Brown reminds us, though, there’s reason to look upon tolerance talk with a more ambivalent eye. For Brown, toleration is less a political ideal than a “practice of governmentality,” a body of commentary and rhetoric that sets the terms for political discussions, and not always in salutary ways. “There are,” she notes, “mobilizations of tolerance that do not simply alleviate but rather circulate racism, homophobia, and ethnic hatreds.” Agree-to-disagree civility, I argue, circulates and sustains such malign paradigms by neutralizing critique and forestalling social change. This civility robs us of our ability to say “x is wrong”: Its principles make racism, homophobia, misogyny, and the like perspectives to be respected, not paradigms to be defeated. Endlessly tolerating divergent outlooks on social inequities is categorically different than working to discern and pursue the most ethical and efficacious modes of redress. In short, this civility allows nothing to happen.

4 February 2025