Immanuel Kant
Philosopher of the categorical imperative and Critique of Pure Reason
Core Belief
"Moral actions must be driven by a sense of duty and adherence to universalizable moral principles, not by personal inclinations or desired outcomes."
Worldview
Kant believed that the world is divided into the phenomenal realm, which we experience through our senses, and the noumenal realm, which is beyond our direct perception. He saw humanity as capable of both great rationality and susceptibility to irrational impulses, striving to reconcile freedom and determinism.
Personality
Immanuel Kant was known for his methodical and disciplined nature, a reflection of his commitment to reason and order. He was a reserved and somewhat solitary figure, prioritizing intellectual pursuits and rigorous self-reflection above all else.
In Their Own Words
"Act only according to that maxim whereby you can at the same time will that it should become a universal law."
"Out of the crooked timber of humanity, no straight thing was ever made."
"Enlightenment is man's emergence from his self-imposed immaturity. Immaturity is the inability to use one's understanding without guidance from another."
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