Why Theory
Why Theory
Why Theory
Transcendental Deduction (Kant's Critique of Pure Reason)
1 hour 24 minutes Posted Mar 2, 2026 at 4:00 am.
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On this episode, Ryan and Todd cover the next major idea in Kant's first critique: the transcendental deduction. While explicating the trajectory of Kant's argument, the pair continue to track the latent and manifest influence of this section on Fichte, Hegel, Freud, Heidegger, and Lacan. Later, they try to bring film examples to bear on this section of Kant--including the stark difference between the A and B sections of the text.