For Kant, there are two infallible tests for distinguishing pure from empirical knowledge, and they are inseparably connected with each other. What are they?
A) probable cause and reasonable doubt
B) necessity and strict universality
C) laws of nature and truths of mathematics
D) deduction and induction.

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Kant's two infallible tests for distinguishing pure from empirical knowledge are necessity, meaning that the truth cannot be otherwise, and strict universality, meaning that the truth holds for all cases, without exception. These criteria are characteristics of a priori or pure knowledge, which is independent of any particular experience or observation. This distinguishes it from empirical knowledge, which is dependent on experience and observation. Choices A, C, and D are not accurate descriptions of Kant's criteria for distinguishing pure from empirical knowledge.

For Kant, There Are Two Infallible Tests for Distinguishing Pure