Hashim Haroon Kant argued that we can only experience the world through our sensibility and our forms of intuition. He distinguished between 'things in themselves' and 'appearances'. 'Things in themselves' are objects as they exist independently of our perception, while 'appearances' are the ways in which these objects appear in our perception.

Kant argued that an object existing in space can have a manifold of appearances that can be contradictory. These different appearances can arise from different viewpoints, lighting conditions, or other factors. This idea that the world as we perceive it may not necessarily correspond to the world as it objectively is, is a central part of Kant's philosophy.

Carmen Wrede Yes you're absolutely right but my problem is with the notion of change. For kant time applies only to the inner sense and as appearance inevitably becomes part of our consciousness which is an internal object , consciousness is ordered in time and thus the object present in consciousness. The problem however is with the notion of change that is change reduces merely to mental change , for example if i see a body turning its color from red to blue , this is something internal being imposed to spatial image of the body .What i think is perhaps in space there has existed simultaneously all the possible spatial and material ( sensual ) relationships the object in space can acquire but as we humans cant see manifold of appearances , contradictory appearances simultaneously , they are ordered in time and thus we get a=a.

Hashim Haroon Yes, of course you can see a manifold of appearances. For example by empathy and trying to understand others. It does not mean that by understanding what they appearently see you will become that person.

Kant was not always right. His understanding was that those appearances occure in a certain order because time is within us.

It's crucial to remember that Kant's philosophy was very much a product of his time and cultural context. During the 18th century, Enlightenment thinkers like Kant were grappling with the legacy of the Scientific Revolution and the new ideas about the universe that it had introduced. One of the key ideas that emerged during this time was the concept of causation, which posited that every event has a cause and effect that can be understood through scientific investigation. This idea of linear causality and the passage of time was a central part of the scientific worldview, and it's reflected in Kant's philosophy as well.

By trying to see the world from other people's perspectives, we can begin to appreciate the diversity of experiences and viewpoints that exist, and recognize that our own understanding is just one of many. Throughout history, there have been many individuals who have challenged the prevailing beliefs and perspectives of their time, and offered new insights and ideas that were ahead of their time.

Jesus was certainly a revolutionary figure in his time, challenging the established religious and political authorities and offering a radical message of love, forgiveness, and social justice. Jesus showed people how to see beyond the narrow confines of their own limited perspectives and embrace a more holistic and interconnected view of the world. By teaching the principles of love, forgiveness, and empathy, Jesus encouraged people to recognize the inherent dignity and worth of all human beings, and to work towards seeing the manifold. With his death he created a very powerful symbol of the ultimate singularity.

Just as there are different types of celestial bodies in the universe, there are also different types of people with different personalities and ways of interacting with the world.

Some people may be like "black holes," drawing everything into themselves and leaving little room for others to shine. Others may be like "white holes," radiating energy and positivity that lifts up those around them. And of course, most people are somewhere in between, with a complex mix of traits and behaviors that make them unique and fascinating individuals.

One very interesting individual was for example Caspar David Friedrich. He was way more refined and developed than Kant.