Metaphysics With a Human Face–Lectures on Kant’s “Critique of Pure Reason”: A Podcast.

Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) Immanuel Kant’s Critique of Pure Reason (CPR) is arguably the single most brilliant, important, and difficult book in modern philosophy. Its main topic is the nature, scope, and limits of human cognition and reason; and its main conclusion is that necessary truth, a priori knowledge, and freedom of the will in a … [continue reading]

Diagnosing Analytic Philosophy: A Conversation.

This conversation between Robert Hanna, Jobst Landgrebe, and Barry Smith was recorded during May 2025. You can also download and read or share a .pdf of the cover and complete text of Robert Hanna’s book, The Fate of Analysis, by clicking on the Download tabs directly below. Against Professional Philosophy is a sub-project of the … [continue reading]

Morality and The Human Condition: A Podcast.

“The Human Condition,” by Thomas Whitaker Morality is the attempt to guide human conduct by rationally formulating and following principles or rules that reflect our basic personal and social commitments and our leading ideals and values. But this presupposes that our “human, all-too-human” lives actually do have some meaning that, in turn, captures our basic … [continue reading]