Dreams of a Spirit Seer Illustrated by Dreams of Metaphysics

""Dreams of a Spirit Seer"" is a book written by Immanuel Kant, a German philosopher, in which he explores the concept of spiritualism and its relation to metaphysics. The book is divided into two parts - the first part deals with the dreams and visions of a fictional spirit seer, while the second part provides Kant's own critique and analysis of spiritualism.In the first part, Kant presents a series of dreams and visions experienced by the spirit seer, which he uses to illustrate the various beliefs and practices of spiritualism. The seer claims to have the ability to communicate with spirits and to receive messages from the afterlife. He also describes the existence of a spiritual world that is separate from the physical world.In the second part, Kant provides a critical analysis of the claims made by the spirit seer and the broader spiritualist movement. He argues that the claims of spiritualism are based on superstition and that they lack any scientific or rational basis. He also critiques the use of dreams and visions as a means of obtaining knowledge, arguing that they are unreliable and prone to error.Throughout the book, Kant draws on his own philosophical ideas, particularly his views on metaphysics and epistemology. He argues that true knowledge can only be obtained through reason and empirical observation, rather than through mystical experiences or supernatural revelations.Overall, ""Dreams of a Spirit Seer"" is a thought-provoking exploration of the relationship between spirituality and rationality, and a critique of the claims made by the spiritualist movement.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.