Kant on «logical objection» to ontological argument: fragment R 3706. Part I

Abstract

This study is dedicated to the ideas, expressed in manuscript R 3706, where Kant criticizes traditional refutation of ontological argument, which is based on distinction of “ideal” and “real” judgments. The relation of this criticism to Kant’s argumentation in “Nova dilucidatio” and the preceding polemic over ontological argument is analyzed.

Keywords

• ontological argument
• pre-critical period
• fragment R 3706