Transcendental Logic, a term introduced by Immanuel Kant, refers to the study of the a priori principles that govern human understanding and the conditions under which knowledge is possible. It seeks to uncover the fundamental structures of thought that enable us to experience and make sense of the world, distinct from empirical logic which deals with contingent truths derived from experience.

Transcendental Logic

Immanuel Kant was an 18th-century German philosopher who profoundly influenced modern Western philosophy with his work on epistemology, ethics, and aesthetics. His critical philosophy, particularly the 'Critique of Pure Reason,' sought to reconcile rationalism and empiricism, emphasizing the role of human perception in shaping experience.

Immanuel Kant

a priori principles

human understanding

conditions under which knowledge is possible

fundamental structures of thought

experience and make sense of the world

empirical logic

Contingent truths are propositions that are true but could have been false under different circumstances or conditions. They rely on the actual state of affairs in the world rather than being necessarily true in all possible worlds.

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