The peculiar fate of human reason. Reflections on Kant’s concept of astronomy

The question whether and how Kant can introduce a concept of reason which is compatible with his critical claims enlightenment perennial challenge. This implies the problem be supreme touchstone all rights remedies without being affected by Kant’s despotism-reproach ( WA , AA 08: 41). To defend reason, I reflect on astronomy example as introduced in fourth antinomy. With reference to Jean Jacques Dortous de Mairan, considers dispute between two astronomers concerning moon turns its own axis or not. Based perspective resolution (i.e. distinction sun earth), presents theoretical practical philosophy. Simultaneously, he develops possibility understanding regulative use well historical dimension. Consequently, refers again “Appendix Transcendental Dialectic”, explains progress underlying assumptions, i.e. circular, elliptical, hyperbolic parabolic motion courses planets around sun. From point view, these theories movement build foci imaginarii and, for this they are transformable, history has shown. Regarding examples, argue that does not an Archimedean Point but fulfil function highest judge use.