Transcendental Philosophy
Transcendental Philosophy is a branch of thought that explores the conditions of possibility for knowledge and experience. It seeks to understand how our perceptions and concepts shape our understanding of reality. This approach is often associated with the work of Immanuel Kant, who argued that our experiences are influenced by innate structures of the mind.
In this philosophy, the term "transcendental" refers to the a priori conditions that make knowledge possible, rather than the empirical data we gather from the world. It emphasizes the role of human cognition in interpreting experiences, laying the groundwork for later philosophical movements, including German Idealism and Phenomenology.