The notion of axiom occurs in different places in Kant’s Critique of Pure Reason. The prevailing exegetical approach states that, mainly, in the Transcendental Analytic through Schematism and the System of Principles we are dealing with the „mathematization of experience” in the process of the transition from the categorial level to the phenomenal one. The refined account that we uphold here argues that, in this process, we are dealing rather with a re-examination of the axioms of mathematics (geometry) within the (...) transcendental training. With respect to axioms, Kant’s viewpoint is highly dependent on his transcendental philosophy on which is also grounded his view on the nature of mathematics. (shrink)

Although the differences between Spinoza and Nietzsche are crucial, there are several aspects on which one can trace a relevant set of similarities between the two authors. The refutation of teleology, transcendence and free will, together with the consequent embracement of fatality, the pursuit of joy, and the particular emphasis on affectivity are just a few of the resemblances that can be drawn between Spinoza and Nietzsche. This paper is focused only on the last aspect mentioned above. Both Spinoza and (...) Nietzsche developed an account of immanent pursuit of joy, which can be derived from a particular understanding of affects. The two philosophers tried to create a peculiar bridge between knowledge and affectivity, which meant a significant departure from their previous philosophical tradition, and which gave them an idiosyncratic place in the entire picture of modern thought. (shrink)