Immanuel Kant Flashcards
Where was Immanuel Kant born?
Königsberg, Prussia (now Kaliningrad, Russia)
When was Immanuel Kant born?
1724
What was the primary field of study for Immanuel Kant?
Philosophy
What is the name of Kant’s major work on metaphysics and epistemology?
The Critique of Pure Reason
What philosophical revolution did Kant introduce in epistemology?
Kant’s ‘Copernican Revolution’ in philosophy, positing that the mind actively shapes reality
What is the concept of the ‘categorical imperative’?
A moral law that one should act only according to maxims that can be universally applied
Which era did Kant live in?
The Enlightenment
How did Kant define the Enlightenment?
Mankind’s exit from its self-incurred immaturity
What influence did Kant’s political ideas have on modern society?
They influenced democratic theory and international cooperation, including institutions like the UN
What is the main subject of Kant’s ‘Critique of Practical Reason’?
Moral philosophy and the concept of the categorical imperative
Which philosopher’s book did Kant stop his daily walk to read?
Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s ‘Emile’
What controversial views did Kant hold?
He believed in racial hierarchies, with Europeans as superior
How far did Kant travel from his hometown during his life?
No more than 10 miles
What challenge did Kant face from the Prussian monarchy?
His work on religion was censored by the monarchy under Frederick William II
What field did Kant’s ‘Critique of Judgment’ contribute to?
Aesthetics, examining beauty and taste
