Immanuel Kant's 'The Philosophy of Moral' is a groundbreaking work in the realm of moral philosophy. As a key figure in the Enlightenment era, Kant presents his ethical theory based on the concept of 'categorical imperatives', which emphasize the importance of moral duty and universal principles. The book is written in a dense and philosophical style, making it a challenging but rewarding read for those interested in exploring the foundations of ethics and morality in a rational framework. Kant's ideas have had a significant impact on subsequent philosophical thought, particularly in the...

The Critique of Practical Reason is the second of Immanuel Kant's three critiques. It follows on from Kant's Critique of Pure Reason and deals with his moral philosophy. The second Critique exercised a decisive influence over the subsequent development of the field of ethics and moral philosophy, beginning with Johann Gottlieb Fichte's Doctrine of Science and becoming, during the 20th century, the principal reference point for deontological moral philosophy. Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) was a German philosopher, who, according to the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy is "the central figure of...

Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysics of Morals, also known as the Groundwork of the Metaphysic of Morals, is the first of Immanuel Kant's mature works on moral philosophy and remains one of the most influential in the field. Kant conceives his investigation as a work of foundational ethics-one that clears the ground for future research by explaining the core concepts and principles of moral theory and showing that they are normative for rational agents. Kant aspires to nothing less than this: to lay bare the fundamental principle of morality and show that it applies to us. The...

Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) war ein deutscher Philosoph der Aufklärung. Kant zählt zu den bedeutendsten Vertretern der abendländischen Philosophie. Aus dem Buch: "Der Mensch ist das einzige Geschöpf, das erzogen werden muß. Unter der Erziehung nämlich verstehen wir die Wartung (Verpflegung, Unterhaltung), Disciplin (Zucht) und Unterweisung nebst der Bildung. Demzufolge ist der Mensch Säugling, - Zögling, - und Lehrling. Die Thiere gebrauchen ihre Kräfte, sobald sie deren nur welche haben, regelmässig, d. h. in der Art, dass sie ihnen selbst nicht schädlich werden. Es ist in der That...

Immanuel Kant's 'The Critique of Practical Reason' is a seminal work in philosophy, focusing on the moral and ethical aspects of human behavior. In this book, Kant examines the concept of practical reason and its role in guiding human actions towards the attainment of moral duty. Written in a clear and systematic style, Kant explores the idea of the categorical imperative and its implications for moral decision-making. The book is considered a classic in moral philosophy and continues to influence contemporary discussions on ethics. The Critique of Practical Reason is essential reading for...

The Critique of Judgment, also translated as the Critique of the Power of Judgment and more commonly referred to as the third Critique, is a philosophical work by Immanuel Kant. Critique of Judgment completes the Critical project begun in the Critique of Pure Reason and the Critique of Practical Reason (the first and second Critiques, respectively). The book is divided into two main sections: the Critique of Aesthetic Judgment and the Critique of Teleological Judgment, and also includes a large overview of the entirety of Kant's Critical system, arranged in its final form. The end result of...

The Critique of Pure Reason is one of the most influential works in the history of philosophy and marks a turning point and the beginning of modern philosophy. Also referred to as Kant's "first critique," it was followed by the Critique of Practical Reason and by the Critique of Judgment. In the preface to the first edition, Kant explains what he means by a critique of pure reason: "I do not mean by this a critique of books and systems, but of the faculty of reason in general, in respect of all knowledge after which it may strive independently of all experience." Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) was...

Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysics of Morals, also known as the Groundwork of the Metaphysic of Morals, is the first of Immanuel Kant's mature works on moral philosophy and remains one of the most influential in the field. Kant conceives his investigation as a work of foundational ethics-one that clears the ground for future research by explaining the core concepts and principles of moral theory and showing that they are normative for rational agents. Kant aspires to nothing less than this: to lay bare the fundamental principle of morality and show that it applies to us. The...

Der Mensch ist das einzige Geschöpf, das erzogen werden muß. Unter der Erziehung nämlich verstehen wir die Wartung (Verpflegung, Unterhaltung), Disciplin (Zucht) und Unterweisung nebst der Bildung. Demzufolge ist der Mensch Säugling, - Zögling, - und Lehrling. Die Thiere gebrauchen ihre Kräfte, sobald sie deren nur welche haben, regelmässig, d. h. in der Art, dass sie ihnen selbst nicht schädlich werden. Es ist in der That bewundernswürdig, wenn man z. E. die jungen Schwalben wahrnimmt, die kaum aus den Eyern gekrochen, und noch blind sind, wie die es nichts desto weniger zu machen...

Nach Kants Vorstellung ist unser Sonnensystem eine Miniaturausgabe der beobachtbaren Fixsternsysteme, wie zum Beispiel unser Milchstraßensystem und andere Galaxien. So entstehen und vergehen seiner Meinung nach Planetensysteme und Sternsysteme periodisch aus einem Urnebel, dabei verdichten sich die einzelnen Planeten unabhängig. Mit dieser Theorie kommt er den heutigen Vorstellungen über die Kosmogonie näher als sein Zeitgenosse Pierre-Simon Laplace (1796). Gleichwohl werden beide Theorien oft als Kant-Laplace-Theorie über die Entstehung des Sonnensystems (Kosmogonie) zusammengefasst....