""Critique of Pure Reason"" is a philosophical treatise written by German philosopher Immanuel Kant. It was first published in 1781 and is considered one of the most important works in Western philosophy. The book is divided into two parts: the first part deals with the nature of knowledge and how it is acquired, while the second part examines the limits of human reason and its ability to understand the world around us. Kant argues that human knowledge is based on two sources: our sense experience and our innate concepts or categories. He believes that our minds organize sensory information into meaningful patterns using these categories, which are not derived from experience but are instead inherent to the human mind. Kant also argues that there are limits to what we can know about the world. He believes that certain questions, such as the existence of God or the nature of the soul, are beyond the scope of human reason and cannot be answered definitively. Overall, ""Critique of Pure Reason"" is a complex and challenging work that has had a profound influence on philosophy and intellectual thought. It continues to be studied and debated by scholars and philosophers today.1890. Translated by J.M.D. Meiklejohn. Considered to be one of the best translations, this edition includes Kant's original preface to the second edition of 1787. This was his foundational work on metaphysics.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.