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So you want to read Kant
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In this video we go over an often-asked question. You want to read Kant, but you don't know where to start. We offer a some guidelines. We don't think it's wise to jump into the Critique of Pure Reason without either a broad background in philosophy in general, and without some knowledge of Kant in particular. Which is why we recommend Kant's introductory work to his metaphysics: the Prolegomena. If you can master the Critique of Pure Reason: congratulations! Then the Critique of Practical Reason as well as the Critique of Judgment shouldn't be any problem.
Recommended reading and timestamps:
Philosophy textbook (general introduction): https://amzn.to/2N6f9SS
Prolegomena: https://amzn.to/37nGfMm
Critique of Pure Reason: https://amzn.to/3dnsWPF
All Three Critiques (Pure Reason, Practical Reason, Judgment): https://amzn.to/3aujWGN
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:32 Step 1: Read a college textbook on philosophy
01:51 Step 2: Read the Prolegomena
02:40 Step 3: Read the Critique of Pure Reason
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