Pure Reason

Pure reason refers to the ability to think logically and critically without relying on sensory experience or empirical evidence. It involves using innate knowledge and rational thought processes to understand concepts, patterns, and principles. In philosophy, especially in the work of Immanuel Kant, pure reason is seen as a foundational tool for exploring ethics, metaphysics, and knowledge itself. It emphasizes that certain truths can be known through reason alone, helping us make sense of the world and our place in it, independent of what we observe or experience directly.