Dreams of a Spirit Seer Illustrated by Dreams of Metaphysics

""Dreams of a Spirit Seer Illustrated by Dreams of Metaphysics"" is a philosophical work by Immanuel Kant, originally published in 1766. The book is divided into two parts: the first is an essay on the nature of spiritual experiences and the second is a critique of the metaphysical claims made by Swedenborgianism, a religious movement founded by Emanuel Swedenborg. In the first part, Kant explores the concept of spiritual experiences, arguing that they are not evidence of the supernatural but rather a product of the human mind. He contends that the mind has the ability to create illusions and that these illusions can be mistaken for spiritual experiences. In the second part, Kant critiques the Swedenborgian belief in the existence of a spiritual world that is accessible to humans through visions and dreams. He argues that these claims are unfounded and that there is no empirical evidence to support them. The book is considered an important work in Kant's philosophical development, as it marks a shift away from his earlier preoccupation with metaphysics and towards a more critical approach to philosophical inquiry. It is also notable for its influence on later philosophers, particularly in its critique of the supernatural and its emphasis on the importance of empirical evidence in philosophical inquiry.1915. Between the visions of Swedenborg and those of the metaphysicians of his time, Kant drew a surprising parallel. Swedenborg believed himself to be a familiarly acquainted with the beyond as with his own house. Was not the case the same with the philosophers? Kant believed himself to be in a position to explain these delusions, the one by the other, and so to get rid of both. So entirely did Kant look down upon Swedenborg and his contemporaries the metaphysicians that he merely played with them, handling them now with serious irony, now with sly humor, sometimes pouring upon them his gallish scorn and dealing them the sharpest blows of his cynical wit.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.