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“Moral Teleology supplies the deficiency in physical Teleology , and first establishes a Theology ; because the latter, if it did not borrow from the former without being observed, but were to proceed consistently, could only found a Demonology , which is incapable of any definite concept.”

Quote by Immanuel Kant

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THE THREE CRITIQUES: The Critique of Pure Reason, The Critique of Practical Reason & The Critique of Judgment: The Base Plan for Transcendental Philosophy, The Theory of Moral Reasoning and The Critiques of Aesthetic and Teleological Judgment

The Three Critiques is a comprehensive examination of the nature of human understanding and its limits. It includes 'The Critique of Pure Reason,' which delves into the nature of knowledge and the limits of human reason; 'The Critique of Practical Reason,' which examines the moral principles that govern human behavior; and 'The Critique of Judgment,' which explores the aesthetic and teleological judgments that shape our perception of beauty and purpose. more

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Immanuel Kant
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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