Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) was a Prussian philosopher whose best-known works include the Critique of Pure Reason and the Metaphysics of Morals. His doctrines have had a wide-ranging influence since their first publication and have affected such diverse fields as metaphysics, ethics, epistemology, and political philosophy.
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In the modern era, we take the concept of Enlightenment for granted. The concepts of personal freedom, liberty and the ability to think for one-self have become a personal choice and fundamental to our everyday lives. Yet in 1784, when the essay was writt... SEE MORE