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Fascicolo | 5 | 1 | 2024
Articolo | How Much Geography in Kant’s Critical Project?

How Much Geography in Kant’s Critical Project?

Abstract

In this paper we will address the following points: (1) we will question the geneal belief that Kant’s philosophical approach has a geographical character, by showing how critical philosophy and physical geography establish, in their respective systems, two inverse relationships between the rational and the aesthetic form of spatiality; (2) we will argue that cartography still plays a role in the realization of a scientific system of cognition, and that this role consists in guiding this very realization; (3) lastly, we will develop the hypothesis that the map of the cognitive faculties, exemplified by the transcendental topic, is part of a device aimed at keeping the subject from the adventures of thought typical of dogmatism.


Open access | Peer reviewed

Presentato: 11 Gennaio 2024 | Accettato: 28 Febbraio 2024 | Pubblicato 26 Luglio 2024 | Lingua: en

Keywords SpatialityPhysical GeographyTranscendental illusionSystemImmanuel Kant


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