Kant and the rise of subjective relativism


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Dec 26 2023 26 mins   4

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Reality, belief, and the apocalypse. 0:00

  • Ryder Richards discusses the demotion of reality in favor of subjectivity, exploring the tension between science and religion, and the consequences of refusing to acknowledge the apocalypse.
  • Kant's false dichotomy between freedom and determinism is questioned, with a focus on the historical context of Thomas Hobbes and Galileo's views on a mechanical reality.

Kant's philosophy and its impact on understanding reality. 4:10

  • Kant introduces philosophy that squares God observation conundrum.
  • Kant argues that objects in reality interfere with self-governance, leading to a moral argument that demonizes reality.

Kant's philosophy and its implications. 8:46

  • Ryder Richards argues that our perceptions are limited to appearances and cannot account for reality, leading to the idea of a "noble realm" beyond our understanding.
  • Kant suggests that this inaccessible realm, the "nomina," contains the truth of objects beyond what we can know, but is beyond physical laws and changeable.
  • Kant argues that autonomy and free will are possible despite determinism.
  • Transcendental ideologies promise freedom and understanding but also introduce contradictions and limit rational contemplation.

Free will and agency in Kant's philosophy. 15:43

  • Kant's philosophy on freedom vs. determinism challenged by Matthew Crawford.
  • Crawford proposes meaningful choice emerges through attentive interaction with realities, not abstract visions.

Kant's philosophy and its impact on modern society. 19:45

  • Ryder Richards critiques Kant's moral philosophy, arguing that it leads to self-entitlement and diluted agency.
  • Ryder Richards argues that society's tendency to believe in self-important truths can lead to scapegoating and denial of implications, despite the appearance of novelty and esotericism.
  • Ryder Richards argues that Kant's philosophy led to overconfidence in transcendent visions without evidence.