Kant FTΦ: Critique of Pure Reason, Preface [A edition] (Close Reading)

About this event

We are going to read the text slowly, one sentence at a time, and discuss. We'll be reading from the beginning of the A Preface. Our focus will be on the immediate text, but this text will also be used to interpret Kant's other work (and vice versa). We'll also favor comparisons with other figures and texts, as long as we are mainly employing Kant as a guide. No experience with Kant is strictly necessary, BUT, this is not the best way to read Kant for the first time. Kant advises reading the book quickly the first time to get a sense of the whole, and we'll be going slowly. Note: Kant FTΦ (Friends Through Philosophy) is a group of individuals who have connected over reading Kant (and other philosophers). This meeting will focus on the interests of regular attendees. We will frequently reference Kant and other philosophers. Discussions may involve shared notions that have developed over time. If you are not a regular attendee and feel lost in the conversation, it may be a byproduct of being newer to the meetings: don't hesitate to ask for clarification.