Immanuel Kant

Immanuel Kant was a pivotal figure in Western philosophy, born on April 22, 1724, in Königsberg, Prussia (now Kaliningrad, Russia). His work laid the groundwork for modern philosophy, particularly in the realms of metaphysics, ethics, and epistemology. Kant is best known for his critical approach to understanding how we perceive the world, famously arguing that human experience is shaped by both sensory input and innate concepts of the mind. His writings, including the influential "Critique of Pure Reason," invite readers to question the very nature of reality and our place within it.

Despite his complex ideas, Kant's thoughts are approachable for anyone curious about the foundations of modern thought. His exploration of morality in "Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals" and the concept of the "categorical imperative" remain relevant today, prompting deep reflections on ethical behavior. If you're intrigued by the interplay of reason and experience, or the essence of moral philosophy, dive into Kant's works available in this app. They promise to enrich your understanding of both philosophy and your own life.

The Critique of Pure Reason

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The Critique of Pure Reason, first published in 1781 with a second edition in 1787, has been called the most influential and important philo…

The Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysic of Morals

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The Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysic of Morals, also known as The Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals or Foundations of the Meta…

The Critique of Practical Reason

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The Critique of Practical Reason (Kritik der praktischen Vernunft) is the second of Immanuel Kant's three critiques, first published in 1788…

Zum ewigen Frieden. Ein philosophischer Entwurf

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In der Abhandlung „Zum ewigen Frieden" wendet Kant die Grundsätze seiner Moralphilosophie auf die Beziehungen zwischen Staaten an.…

¿Qué es la Ilustración?

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En primer término Kant expone lo que la ilustración significa “la salida del hombre de la minoría de edad causada por e…

Perpetual Peace: A Philosophic Essay (Hastie Translation)

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This essay, written in 1795, puts forth a plan for a lasting peace between nations and peoples. Kant puts forth necessary means to any peace…

On the Popular Judgment: That may be Right in Theory, but does not Hold Good in…

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This tripartite essay – published variously as “On the Popular Judgment” (J. Richardson trans.), “On the Old Saw” (E.B. Ashton trans.), or “…

Perpetual Peace, A Philosophic Essay (Trueblood Translation)

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This essay, written in 1795, puts forth a plan for a lasting peace between nations and peoples. Kant puts forth necessary means to any peace…

Prolegomena to Any Future Metaphysics

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Kant's Prolegomena, although a small book, is indubitably the most important of his writings. It furnishes us with a key to his main work, T…

Of the Injustice of Counterfeiting Books

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This essay of Kant’s on copyright argues that the unlicensed copying of books cannot possibly be permissible, due to the fact that it assume…

Anthropology

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Immanuel Kant gave a series of lectures on anthropology 1772-1773, 1795-1796 at the University of Königsberg, which was founded in 1544…

Dreams of a Spirit-Seer

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Analysis of the writings of Kant's contemporary, the spiritualist religious philosopher Swedenborg, whose ideas still have a following in pr…