The Logic of Illusion: Kant on the Reasons of Error

Noller, Jörg (2021): The Logic of Illusion: Kant on the Reasons of Error. In: Theoria-A Swedish Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 87, No. 6: pp. 1468-1480

Abstract

In this paper, I reconstruct Immanuel Kant's theory of theoretical and practical error, and I situate it within the broader context of his transcendental philosophy. I thereby refer to his conception of dialectic as the logic of illusion (CpR, B 86) and to his concept of rationalizing. By referring to Donald Davidson's conception of irrationality, I argue that Kant's theory of error allows us to keep the erring person responsible both in theoretical and practical regards.

• Item Type: Journal article
• Faculties: Philosophy, Philosophy of Science and Religious Science
• Subjects: 100 Philosophy and Psychology > 100 Philosophy
• ISSN: 0040-5825
• Language: English