The Critique of Pure Reason

"The Critique of Pure Reason," written by Immanuel Kant, explores the limits and scope of human understanding. Kant argues that our knowledge is shaped by both our sensory experiences and the inherent structures of our minds. He distinguishes between "a priori" knowledge (known independently of experience) and "a posteriori" knowledge (derived from experience). Kant aims to show how we can have knowledge about the world while acknowledging that our understanding is limited by our perceptions. Ultimately, he seeks to reconcile rationalism and empiricism, proposing that we can know certain truths about the world, but not everything is accessible to human reason.