Immanuel Kant was an influential German philosopher in the Age of Enlightenment, primarily known for his contributions to the fields of metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, and aesthetics. Born in Königsberg,  now occupied by Russia, on April 22, 1724, Kant spent most of his life in his hometown. Kant's philosophical work is epitomized by his "Critique" series, which includes three major works: the "Critique of Pure Reason" (1781), the "Critique of Practical Reason" (1788), and the "Critique of Judgment" (1790). These works address, respectively, the foundations and limits of human knowledge, the philosophy of moral and ethical reasoning, and the critique of aesthetics and teleology. One of his most significant contributions to philosophy is the concept of the "categorical imperative," a principle that asserts that one should act only according to that maxim by which you can at the same time will that it should become a universal law. This idea is a cornerstone of modern deontological ethics and asserts that morality is derived from rationality and the inherent dignity of human beings. Kant's influence extends beyond philosophy into other fields such as science, politics, and psychology, shaping modern thought with his rigorous approach to systematic philosophy. He passed away on February 12, 1804, but his ideas continue to resonate and influence various academic disciplines. Read the full article

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The categorical imperative is an idea that the philosopher Immanuel Kant had about ethics. Kant said that an "imperative" is something that a person must do. For example: if a person wants to stop being thirsty, it is imperative that they have a drink. Kant said an imperative is "categorical," when it is true at all times, and in all situations. Here it "IS": • Act only according to that maxim whereby you can at the same time will that it should become a universal law • Act in such a way that you treat humanity, whether in your own person or in the person of any other, never merely as a means to an end, but always at the same time as an end • Thus the third practical principle follows [from the first two] as the ultimate condition of their harmony with practical reason: the idea of the will of every rational being as a universally legislating will • #together #feeling #liveauthentic #authentic #great #watch #littlethings #livethelittlethings #thelittlethings #focused #content #dailywatch #watching #bringing #bettertogether #gettogether #goodfeelings #thatauthenticfeeling #proximity #BeAuthentic #intimate #relate #greatcontent #digitalcontent #contents #wanna #wannawatchit #kant #moral #categoricalimperative

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