Immanuel Kant

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Immanuel Kant was a German philosopher active in the 18th century, known for his work in epistemology and ethics. His notable works include "Critique of Pure Reason," which explores the limits of human understanding, "Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals," which lays the foundation for his moral philosophy, "Critique of Practical Reason," and "Critique of Judgment," which examines aesthetics and teleology.

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Books by Immanuel Kant

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Critique of Pure Reason
Immanuel Kant
4.0 (28k) average on GoodreadsReference
Kant's 'Critique of Pure Reason' changed philosophy by examining how human reason works, showing how our minds create experience and setting limits on what we can know.
Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals
Immanuel Kant
3.8 (17k) average on GoodreadsPhilosophy
Kant examines the basis of human morality, arguing that ethical action comes from a universal, unconditional duty that respects every person as an end in themselves, not just a means.
Critique of Practical Reason
Immanuel Kant
3.9 (10k) average on GoodreadsPolitics
Kant's 'Critique of Practical Reason' explains how human will, guided by pure reason and not desires, can create universal moral law and define freedom.
Critique of Judgment
Immanuel Kant
4.1 (8k) average on GoodreadsPolitics
Kant's 'Critique of Judgment' explores how our minds see beauty and purpose in nature, showing the human need to find order and meaning, even if a divine designer cannot be rationally proven.