Immanuel Kant
Immanuel Kant
Immanuel Kant (pronounced: /ɪˈmæn.juː.əl kænt/; German: [ɪˈmaːnu̯eːl ˈkant]) was a German philosopher who is a central figure in modern philosophy. He argued that human concepts and categories structure our view of the world and its laws, and that reason is the source of morality. His thought continues to have a major influence in contemporary thought, especially the fields of metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, political theory, and aesthetics.
Etymology
The name "Immanuel" comes from Hebrew and means "God with us". The surname "Kant" is of German origin and is believed to be derived from the Low German word "kant", which means edge or corner.
Related Terms
- Metaphysics: The branch of philosophy that deals with the first principles of things, including abstract concepts such as being, knowing, identity, time, and space.
- Epistemology: The theory of knowledge, especially with regard to its methods, validity, and scope, and the distinction between justified belief and opinion.
- Ethics: Moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity.
- Political Theory: A theory or style of politics, governmental or political structure, methods, and strategies.
- Aesthetics: A set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty, especially in art.
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