A Review of Kant’s A Priori Judgments and Their Epistemological and Moral Significance
Author (s)
Seoyeon Lee
Abstract
This paper critically reviews the function and significance of a priori synthetic judgments in Kantian philosophy, emphasizing their foundational role in human cognition, moral consciousness, and scientific inquiry. It explores Kant’s argument that human understanding actively constructs experience rather than passively receiving external reality. Through an analysis of Kant’s transcendental self and philosophical architectonics, this study examines how reason unifies epistemology, ethics, and aesthetics. The paper further discusses the contemporary relevance of Kant’s ideas, particularly in metaphysics, scientific methodology, and ethical challenges such as artificial intelligence and sustainability. By synthesizing recent scholarly discussions, this review highlights the enduring philosophical significance of a priori synthetic judgments in shaping our understanding of knowledge, morality, and reality.
Key words: A Priori Synthetic Judgment, Transcendental Self, Philosophical Architectonics, Universality and Necessity, Moral Autonomy.
| Title: | A Review of Kant’s A Priori Judgments and Their Epistemological and Moral Significance |
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| Author: | Seoyeon Lee |
| Journal Name: | Journal of Scientific Reports |
| Website: | http://ijsab.com/jsr |
| Publisher | IJSAB International |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.58970/JSR.1095 |
| Media: | Online |
| Volume: | 9 |
| Issue: | 1 |
| Acceptance Date: | 10/03/2025 |
| Date of Publication: | 12/03/2025 |
| PDF URL: | http://ijsab.com/wp-content/uploads/1095.pdf |
| Free download: | Available |
| Page: | 51-59 |
| First Page: | 51 |
| Last Page: | 59 |
| Paper Type: | Philosophical review paper |
| Current Status: | Published |
Cite This Article:
Lee, S. (2025). A Review of Kant’s A Priori Judgments and Their Epistemological and Moral Significance, Journal of Scientific Reports, 9(1), 51-59. DOI: https://doi.org/10.58970/JSR.1095
About Author (s)
Seoyeon Lee, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Peking University, Beijing, China.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58970/JSR.1095