The Position of the Concept of God in Kant’s Theoretical and Pratical Philosophy

Introduction: This study is concerned with Immanuel Kant’s understanding of God. Our study aims to reveal the position of God in Kant’s theoretical and practical philosophy. Method: In our study, we examine the antinomy of the necessary being, the ideal of pure reason, the criticisms against the speculative proofs in favor of the unique existence of the object of the ideal of pure reason, and the theme of the moral postulate. Results or Findings: The main finding of our study is that to the extent we take the ideal of pure reason as an ideal whose theoretical meaning is the transcendental ideal of pure reason and whose practical meaning is God, and thus as an ideal with both theoretical and practical manifestations, God occupies a positively central position not only in Kant’s practical philosophy but also in his theoretical philosophy. With this aim, function and claim, we believe that we will make a efficacious contribution to the Kantian literature. Discussion or Conclusion: In order to accept the main conclusion of our study, we need to pursue the matter quite sensitively. Accepting this conclusion demands fidelity to the infallible limits Kant sets through his theoretical and practical criticism. When it comes to God, we have neither the right to violate the prohibitions of Kantian theory nor to ignore the demands of Kantian practice.