12.17.2011

An Illustrated Brief History of Western Philosophy, ch. 16

The shortest chapter seems to be followed up by the longest; and with good reason. Kant is an incredibly important thinker, particularly as he affects today. It is Kant's thinking that has led to a separation of the physical and metaphysical worlds (noumenal and phenomenal). As Sproul pointed out, Kant kicked God out the front door (through his Critiques) and let Him in the back (through his moral philosophy). Kenny's presentation of Kant was complicated, but it is a helpful snapshot of this intricate and austere work.

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