He believed that his first and fundamental mission in philosophy was to ground science and then to defend the rationality of morality and religion. In order to realize this aim, he developed his own epistemological idealism, known as transcendental epistemological idealism, by taking the elements he deems important from both Descartes' rationalism and Hume's empiricism. He made a distinction between phenomenal reality, that is, the world we experience through the senses, and noumenal reality, that is, the non-sensuous and unknowable world.

After 259 steps you are rewarded with an a mazing view of the Dresen. The view is extra magical during the Xmas season when you get an overview of the Christmas market. I would recommend visiting after sunset if you plan to see the xmas market. The steps are relatively easy but the higher you go the narrower the staircase gets so might not be for those who are claustrophobic.

The Panometer is an impressive exhibition set in a location which is a little bit far away from Dresden centre but easily accesible by tram and with an ample parking place. You might find there either the Baroque or the World War II exhibition. The exhibition is introduced with different paintings and pictures that provide information about the topic before you visit the Panometer itself. The audio guide provides good information (you can either pick it up there or.hear it in your mobile devices by downloading it from the website). The Panometer itself is quite impressive with a 360 view and a lot of detail. I had the chance of seeing the Baroque and the display of lights, which changed showing different seasons and day/night was quite impressive. All seen from 15 m above the ground. Definitely a good place to visit if you are in Dresden.