Combining Philosophers

Ideas for Bernard Williams, Benjamin Franklin and Immanuel Kant

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2. Reason / A. Nature of Reason / 1. On Reason
In reason things can only begin if they are voluntary [Kant]
If I know the earth is a sphere, and I am on it, I can work out its area from a small part [Kant]
Philosophers should not offer multiple proofs - suggesting the weakness of each of them [Kant]
The boundaries of reason can only be determined a priori [Kant]
2. Reason / A. Nature of Reason / 3. Pure Reason
Pure reason deals with concepts in the understanding, not with objects [Kant]
Reason hates to be limited in its speculations [Kant]
Pure reason exists outside of time [Kant]
Pure reason is only concerned with itself because it deals with understandings, not objects [Kant]
Reason enables the unbounded extension of our rules and intentions [Kant]
2. Reason / A. Nature of Reason / 4. Aims of Reason
The hallmark of rationality is setting itself an end [Kant]
Religion and legislation can only be respected if they accept free and public examination [Kant]
All objections are dogmatic (against propositions), or critical (against proofs), or sceptical [Kant]
Reason keeps asking why until explanation is complete [Kant, by Korsgaard]