“Ours is an age of criticism, to which everything must be subjected. The sacredness of religion, and the authority of legislation, are by many regarded as grounds for exemption from the examination by this tribunal, But, if they are exempted, and cannot lay claim to sincere respect, which reason accords only to that which has stood the test of a free and public examination.”
Quote by Immanuel Kant
Work
The Critique of Pure Reason
This seminal text delves into the concepts of space, time, causality, and the noumenal realm, offering a comprehensive critique of human understanding and the structure of the mind. more
Author
Immanuel Kant
German philosopher, an important representative of the Enlightenment movement, and the founder of the Kantian philosophical system. His thoughts have had a profound impact on the fields of philosophy, ethics, political science, and others. more
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