Metaphysics Of Science
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Accourding to Kant, is a science of metaphysics possible?Why of why not?
This is in the book “prolegomena to any future metaphysics” by Immanuel Kant
Kant’s endeavor is to save metaphysics by regulating the way we inquire into it. He believes metaphysics can be achieved, as long as we remain modest about our metaphysical conclusions and restrain ourselves to things which can be inquired empirically and logically.
The whole point of practical reason is to solve metaphysical questions. By putting thesis and antithesis side by side, Kant shows you can come up with a perfectly rational argument for either side of questions such as does God exist? Was the Universe created? Does time have a beginning, etc…
He therefore chooses one of the answers based on a certain view of morality. We should believe God exists because God justified morality and we need morality.
The idea is that you don’t pretend you can prove this belief rationally.
Personally, I think there’s not much substance to it. If Kant had been less obsessed with proving things, his whole life’s work could have been summarized as: I am an empiricist with opinions on morality. I think he’s way overrated.
Arne Vangheluwe: “Metaphysics in science and the concept of miracle”
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