The impossibility of metaphysics in Kant's Theory of Knowledge (First of three parts)

Authors

  • Heriberto Ureña Pajarito Universidad de Guadalajara

Keywords:

Metaphysics, systems thinking, speculation, Kant

Abstract

This paper intends to present what is the status of the Metaphysics when presented as a system of knowledge with intent to access an exclusive unconditioned reality by way of speculative reasoning. The question to be answered is: What conclusion comes Kant theory of knowledge regarding the legitimacy or illegitimacy of metaphysics as knowledge of transcendent realities?

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References

Körner, S (1983). Kant. Madrid: Alianza

Fontana, V. (1969). Lógica e introducción a la filosofía. Buenos Aires: Kapelusz

Sánchez, J. M. (1999). Como al león por sus garras: antología personal de momentos estelares de la ciencia. México: Debate

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Published

2025-11-10

How to Cite

Ureña Pajarito, H. (2025). The impossibility of metaphysics in Kant’s Theory of Knowledge (First of three parts). Sincronía, 20(70), 60–70. Retrieved from https://revistasincronia.cucsh.udg.mx/index.php/sincronia/article/view/753

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 70 (2016): July-December

Section

PHILOSOPHY

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