This lecture discusses key ideas from the 18th century philosopher Immanuel Kant's work, The Prolegomena to Any Future Metaphysics.

Specifically it focuses on the conclusion of the third part, specifically his discussion of the distinction between deism and theism, and David Hume's critique of both standpoints for, among other things, engaging in "anthropomorphism". Kant argues that deism involves only a "symbolic anthropomorphism", and that it relies upon analogy properly defined and understood

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Broadcast on:

30 Apr 2024