Immanuel Kant

Immanuel Kant (1724–1804) was a German philosopher of the Enlightenment. He was born in Königsberg, where he also died. From 1770, he taught logic and metaphysics at the University of Königsberg. His Critique of Pure Reason (1781) had a decisive influence on modern theories of knowledge. Other major works include the Critique of Practical Reason, on ethics, and the Critique of Judgment, on aesthetics and the philosophy of nature. Kant also wrote on religion, law, and history. His philosophy had a lasting influence on debates about knowledge, morality, and judgment. Kant never married and was known for his strictly regulated daily routine, which included a daily walk.