Preface to the First Edition (1781) · Preface to the Second Edition (1787) · Introduction: The Critique of Pure Reason by Immanuel Kant

Preface to the First Edition (1781) · Preface to the Second Edition (1787) · Introduction

From The Critique of Pure Reason by Immanuel Kant.

I. Of the difference between Pure and Empirical Knowledge

II. The Human Intellect, even in an Unphilosophical State, is in Possession of Certain Cognitions “à priori”.

III. Philosophy stands in need of a Science which shall Determine the Possibility, Principles, and Extent of Human Knowledge “à priori”

IV. Of the Difference Between Analytical and Synthetical Judgements.

V. In all Theoretical Sciences of Reason, Synthetical Judgements “à priori” are contained as Principles.

VI. The Universal Problem of Pure Reason.

VII. Idea and Division of a Particular Science, under the Name of a Critique of Pure Reason.

I. Transcendental Doctrine of Elements

First Part—TRANSCENDENTAL ÆSTHETIC

§ 1. Introductory