Is it the Understanding or the Imagination that Synthesizes?

Abstract A common reading of Kant’s notion synthesis takes it to be carried out by the imagination in a manner guided concepts understanding. I point significant problem for this reading: is reproductive that carries syntheses apprehension and reproduction, Kant claims repeatedly governed solely its own laws association. In light this, argue different division labor between On my view, while puts representations together accordance with association, understanding recognizes (some of) these combinations as necessary virtue corresponding connection objects represented. conclude suggesting account can make sense claim relational categories are merely regulative intuitions.