PhilosophersEmmanuel Kant

Emmanuel Kant

Set the limits of reason; act from duty.

Critical philosophy (transcendental idealism) · Kantian ethics1724 – 1804 GermanyCritical philosopherEthics of dutyEnlightenment philosopher
1781
Critique of Pure Reason essential

What reason can know. A heavily revised second edition in 1787: both are cited (A and B pages).

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1784
What is Enlightenment? essential

A short article: "Sapere aude! Have courage to use your own understanding."

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1785
Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals essential

The most read book on his ethics: the categorical imperative and the dignity of persons.

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1788
Critique of Practical Reason essential

Freedom, the moral law, and God as a postulate of practical reason.

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