Kantian Journal

2010-2011 Selected articles

On the morals-centrism of Kant’s transcendental anthropology and the role of morals in human nature

Abstract

This article proves that Kant’s philosophical system is a system of transcendental anthropology, which acts as a method in Kant’s pragmatic anthropology. The essence of transcendental anthropology is the metaphysics of morals. This role of morals manifests itself in the primacy of practical reason over theoretical reason. The humanity owes its development and existence to practical reason. In Kant’s system, morality is the essence of humanity.

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