Kant's Reform of Metaphysics
Kant's philosophical project as a unified whole
My primary research focuses on understanding Kant's philosophical project as a unified whole, guided by his revolutionary idea of "reforming" rather than destroying metaphysics. Departing from traditional interpretations that follow Mendelssohn's characterization of Kant as "all- crushing" toward metaphysics, I emphasize Kant's constructive goal: reforming metaphysics to preserve its essential insights while establishing it on secure foundations.
Central to this project is examining Kant's methodological innovations and determining what content a genuinely scientific metaphysics can include. My most substantial work here is a translation and commentary of Kant's Inaugural Dissertation (1770), completed as my MA thesis. The translation addresses deficiencies in earlier Spanish versions, while the 50-page commentary uses Kant's reform of metaphysical method as its unifying interpretive principle.
Current work includes papers on Kant's definition of metaphysics and his commitment to analytic method in philosophy. I hope to publish the translation and commentary after some further correction.