Kant’s ethical-theological argument for God’s existence in Fyodor Golubinsky’s rational theology

In the philosophy lectures of Fyodor Golubinsky (1797–1854)one can find among others section “Ethical-theological Argument for God’s Existence according to Kant”. It is interesting that Russian philosopher and theologian should take this ethical argument from Kant’s philosophy, seeing it was unpopular at time. goes as far shield ethics charges egoism prove oriented against egoism. existence founded only upon his since theoretical reason cannot existence, but practical can. Critique Pure Reason Kant claims God a regulative idea reason, which has special meaning postulate in reason. This arises when we speak about Guarantor satisfy main human requirement – achieving beatitude and, through it, moral perfection. proves by reasoning people’s experience, namely virtue during person’s lifetime not rewarded with corresponding happiness. Therefore, one who achieve must exist. Golubinskiy took proof existence. At first, he gives free account whose original source unknown, then two quotes works. Here important understand things: 1) adequacy reception 2) Golubinsky’s account. necessary therefore compare arguments are given three Critiques try reach clarity on these points.