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[from 'Critique of Pure Reason' by Immanuel Kant, in 12. Knowledge Sources / A. A Priori Knowledge / 5. A Priori Synthetic ]

Full Idea

The question is whether a priori concepts precede, as conditions under which alone something can be, if not intuited, nevertheless thought as objects in general.

Gist of Idea

Are a priori concepts necessary as a precondition for something to be an object?

Source

Immanuel Kant (Critique of Pure Reason [1781], B125/A93)

Book Reference

Kant,Immanuel: 'Critique of Pure Reason', ed/tr. Guyer,P /Wood,A W [CUO 1998], p.224


A Reaction

This remains a good question. Some sort of synthesis of impressions is required in order to perceive an object. To think of it as a rational inference seems wildly wrong, as it is instantaneous. How do dogs get along, I wonder….