The Critique of Pure Reason (Second Edition)

"The Critique of Pure Reason" by Immanuel Kant examines how we acquire knowledge and the limits of human understanding. It argues that our mind actively shapes experiences through fundamental concepts called categories, distinguishing between what we sense externally and the way our mind organizes this input. Kant explores whether certain knowledge, like metaphysics or the existence of God, is possible through pure reason alone, concluding that while reason can guide us in moral and practical matters, it has limits in answering ultimate metaphysical questions. The work ultimately seeks to clarify how we know what we know and outlines the boundaries of human cognition.