6/29/2023 0 Comments Criticism of pure reason![]() ![]() For this reason, too, negative propositions, which are framed for the purpose of correcting false cognitions where error is absolutely impossible, are undoubtedly true, but inane and senseless that is, they are in reality purposeless and, for this reason, often very ridiculous. ![]() They are, on the contrary, regarded as jealous enemies of our insatiable desire for knowledge and it almost requires an apology to induce us to tolerate, much less to prize and to respect them.Īll propositions, indeed, may be logically expressed in a negative form but, in relation to the content of our cognition, the peculiar province of negative judgements is solely to prevent error. ![]() Negative judgements-those which are so not merely as regards their logical form, but in respect of their content-are not commonly held in especial respect. ![]()
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