Emanuel Kant

Immanuel Kant was an 18th-century philosopher who explored how humans understand the world and make moral judgments. He argued that our knowledge is shaped both by what we experience and by innate mental structures. Kant emphasized that morality is based on principles of reason, asserting that actions are right if guided by universal maxims, not just personal preferences or consequences. His ideas helped shape modern philosophy, emphasizing the importance of treating people as ends in themselves and highlighting the role of rational thought in ethical decision-making.