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Freedom


`If one cannot explain how X is possible, one cannot claim that X exists. Kant cannot explain how freedom is possible. Therefore, Kant cannot claim that freedom exists.' Assess this argument.


Readings

(Kant, 1948, sect. 3)

(Kant, 1997, Third Antinomy)

(Walker, 1978, ch. X.3)

Allison (1998)


Further Readings

(Bennett, 1974, ch. 10)



Sandy Berkovski