kantism

/ˈkæntɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

a philosophical or critical approach or theory derived from or inspired by the ideas of Immanuel Kant, especially in metaphysics, epistemology, or ethics.

“The academic’s critique was heavily influenced by Kantism, particularly in her discussion of the nature of reality.”

2. noun

a tendency to think or reason in a way that emphasizes the limits of knowledge or the role of the individual in shaping experience.

“Her Kantism led her to question the authority of traditional wisdom and seek out new perspectives.”

Synonyms

  • Kantianism
  • transcendentalism

Antonyms

  • empiricism
  • positivism