Abstract:

Topic of whether there is ontological reality independent from the subject who knows is one of the important problem areas of philosophy. This problem also has an important place in Kant’s philosophy. In this framework, Kant distinguishes between problematic and dogmatic idealism. By problematic idealism which he ascribes to Descartes he means to the hypothesis that existence of spatial objects is doubtful. On the other hand, by dogmatic idealism which is attributed to Berkeley he means to claim that existence of spatial object is an impossibility. Against these two forms of idealism Kant tries to show existence of spatial object and the possibility to know them through transcendental idealism. In this context, arguments which Kant put forward have an important place for understanding both idealism discussions and the critical philosophy.

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