Sunday, April 18, 2010

Change of Mind: Kant

Kant is a rationalist whose beliefs are rooted in duty, specifically the categorical imperative, a single, intrinsically valid moral law. My religious beliefs have been modified in light of a new rationalist perspective. It is true that we know what we can perceive, i.e., smell, see, taste. Major modern philosophies make several assumptions, axioms, etc., that build upon what we perceive. For example, many Christian tenets are rooted in what we would consider "good" behavior, such as love and peace. However, other tenets, such as the Trinity or the Holy Spirit, are based on faith and are not necessarily perceivable.

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