Does matter consist of simple substances, or is it infinitely divisible? This is the problem in the second antinomy in theCritique of Pure Reason . This study presents the first systematic, developmental and historical analysis of this topic which is central in both epistemology and the philosophy of nature for Kant’s thought.

Kristina Engelhardist Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin am Philosophischen Seminar an der Universität zu Köln.