Immanuel Kant

Immanuel Kant (1724–1804) was a German philosopher and one of the most influential thinkers of the Enlightenment. He taught logic and metaphysics in Königsberg and remained closely associated with the city throughout his life. His major work, the “Critique of Pure Reason,” is regarded as a turning point in the history of philosophy and a foundation of modern philosophy. Other important works include the “Critique of Practical Reason,” on ethics, and the “Critique of Judgment,” on aesthetics and philosophy of nature. Kant also wrote on the philosophy of religion, law, and history. He never married and followed a highly regimented daily routine, which gave rise to numerous anecdotes.