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Re:Science vs Reason by javert on Thursday September 16, 2010 @02:22AM (#1696966)
I strongly believe the analytic/synthetic dichotomy is a false one. There is no such thing as a concept that comes pre-formed in the mind, without any reference to reality.

Kant used the analytic/synthetic dichotomy as part of his attempt to "destroy" reason. No, this isn't the same as a religionist's call to faith, but it has the same implications.

I am familiar with the categorical imperative, but it's not directly related to the discussion at hand. Yes, Kant is also very famous for that, and I also disagree with that (as does most everyone, probably even yourself :-) ).

Re:Science vs Reason by brudgers on Thursday September 16, 2010 @10:08AM (#1697844)
Kant did not attempt to destroy reason at all. He mapped it.

His map allows reason to be employed more effectively in certain intellectual domains.

And I am a big fan of deontological ethics.