"The Copernican revolution brought about by Kant was, I think, the most important single turning point in the history of philosophy"
- Bryan Magee
About this Quote
The quote by Bryan Magee is referring to the philosophical transformation caused by Immanuel Kant in the late 18th century. This transformation, referred to as the Copernican Revolution, was a major pivotal moment in the history of approach. Kant's philosophy was based on the concept that understanding is not derived from the senses, however rather from the mind. He argued that the mind is the source of all knowledge and that the senses are simply tools for interpreting the world. Kant's approach had an extensive influence on the way thinkers thought of the world and the way they approached philosophical concerns. It was a major shift in the method thinkers thought of the world and the way they approached philosophical questions. Kant's philosophy was a significant turning point in the history of philosophy and it is typically described as the Copernican Revolution.
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