Kant: Dogmatism, scepticism, criticism

Abstract

In this article the author tries to present the place and significance of Kant's critical philosophy, starting from the relationship set in his claim that there are "three phases that which philosophy should run through in the purpose of metaphysics", and they are dogmatism, skepticism and criticism. Then he stresses the importance of Kant's claim that the relation is not only systemic but also "temporal sequence grounded in the nature of human cognitive ability". In the article, furthermore, the attention is devoted to the relation of Hume to the ancient skepticism, as well as to the relation of Kant to the ancient and Hume's skepticism. Finally, the author considers the significance of the influence of Hume's skepticism on Kant's criticism and transcendentalism, and tries to indicate some differences of principle between these philosophical standpoints.