Kant's gesammelte Schriften. Band V. Kritik der praktischen Vernunft.

Name: Kant's gesammelte Schriften. Band V. Kritik der praktischen Vernunft.
Author: Immanuel Kant

By Immanuel Kant

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The text argues that reason contains a pure practical faculty that issues a universal moral law discoverable a priori; it analyzes the principles and incentives of moral action, distinguishing duty grounded in the categorical imperative from empirical motives. It deduces the authority of moral principles, examines the concept of the highest good and the need for practical postulates — freedom, immortality, and God — to make moral striving coherent, and treats apparent antinomies between practical and speculative reason. The work closes with methodological guidance for applying pure practical reason and reflections on the scope and limits of moral judgment.

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Immanuel Kant

Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) was a German philosopher who is a central figure in modern philosophy. His work laid the foundations for much of contemporary thought in metaphysics, ethics, and epistemology. Kant is best known for his critical philosophy, particularly in "The Critique of Pure Reason," where he explores the relationship between human experience and knowledge. His moral philosophy, articulated in works like "Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysic of Morals," emphasizes the importance of duty and the categorical imperative. Kant's ideas have significantly influenced various fields, including philosophy, political theory, and aesthetics, making him a pivotal figure in the history of Western thought.