Kant’s Philosophical Revolution

About the Course

Kant is often said to be “the greatest of the modern philosophers” (Bertrand Russell). At the heart of Kant’s philosophy is the so-called Transcendental Deduction, a sophisticated argument for the conclusion that human knowledge is about how our minds interact with and structure the world, not about how the world is constituted “in itself.” In this course we seek to make sense of this argument as it is developed in his difficult book The Critique of Pure Reason (1781). 

Format

Once a week, you will participate in a real-time online class delivered by your instructor using video conferencing. Watch your instructor’s lecture and ask questions in interactive Q&As. All lectures are recorded and shared with students for later viewing.

Course Dates: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (2027)

Course Time: 10:30am-12:00 pm Pacific time

Length: 5 weeks | 1.5 hours per week

Instructors: Anders Kraal

Prerequisite: None

Price: $140 + GST (5%) = $147

About the Instructor

Dr Anders Kraal joined the Department of Philosophy at UBC in 2015. He has published papers in various areas of philosophy, including the history and philosophy of logic, the philosophy of religion, and the history of early modern philosophy. He has a particular interest in the Problem of Evil, and the philosophical writings of David Hume, Soren Kierkegaard, and Bertrand Russell.

Refund Policy

We will issue a refund or full fee transfer to another course, less a $50 administration fee, when you fill out and submit our Course Withdrawal Form at least three (3) business days before the course start date. We cannot offer refunds or course transfers for withdrawals after this deadline.

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