In the Critique of Pure Reason, Immanuel Kant argues that our knowledge is limited to the realm of appearances, or phenomena. We cannot know things-in-themselves, or noumena. This is because our knowledge is based on our senses, and our senses can only tell us about things as they appear to us, not as they really are.
Kant argues that this limitation of knowledge is necessary in order to make room for faith. If we could know everything about the world, there would be no need for faith. We would already know what is true and what is false. However, since we cannot know everything, we must rely on faith to fill in the gaps.
Kant's view of faith is not the same as blind belief. He argues that faith should be based on reason. We should only believe things that we have good reasons to believe. However, these reasons cannot be based on knowledge of things-in-themselves. They must be based on our moral intuitions, or our sense of what is right and wrong.
In other words, Kant argues that we can have faith in God, freedom, and immortality, even though we cannot know these things for sure. We can have faith because these beliefs are necessary for our moral well-being. They give us hope and a sense of purpose in life.
The phrase "I have therefore found it necessary to deny knowledge, in order to make room for faith" is a famous statement of Kant's view of the relationship between knowledge and faith. It is a reminder that faith is not the opposite of knowledge, but rather a supplement to it. We need both knowledge and faith to live a meaningful life.
Here are some additional thoughts on Kant's view of faith:
* Faith is not a matter of blind belief, but rather a matter of rational assent.
* Faith is based on our moral intuitions, or our sense of what is right and wrong.
* Faith is necessary for our moral well-being.
* Faith gives us hope and a sense of purpose in life.