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Kant, “Conjectural Beginning of Human History”

Immanuel Kant

Immanuel Kant, “Conjectural Beginning of Human History” (1786)

 

 

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Faculty: Christina Hendricks
Lecture title: “Sapere Aude!”
Lecture date: September 16, 2013
Theme: Remake/Remodel

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  1. Discuss one or more of the implications of the narrative of the Fall in Genesis and/or Kant.
  2. Consider the relationship between humans and animals presented in Kant’s “Conjectural Beginning of Human History” and/or Genesis.
  3. In what ways and to what end does Kant remake/remodel Genesis?
  4. Discuss the relation between fiction and truth in Kant’s “Conjectural Beginning of Human History.”

 

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