thingsinthemselvesonly

thingsinthemselvesonly is the name of a philosophy-focused project and online publication that centers on the distinction between things as they appear to us and things as they are in themselves.

Inspired by Immanuel Kant's critique of pure reason, the project explores the concept of phenomena versus noumena, the limits of empirical knowledge, and the role of a priori structures in shaping experience.

Content typically includes essays, interpretive guides, and discussion threads that address topics in epistemology, metaphysics, and the history of philosophy, with attention to how perception, language, and theory influence claims about reality.

Since its inception, the project has circulated in academic and online circles as a concise designation for Kantian inquiry. Some critics caution that focusing on slogans risks oversimplifying Kant's nuanced positions.

Related topics include Kant, noumenon, phenomenon, transcendental idealism, epistemology, and phenomenology.