Influences (Kant, Plato)

In philosophy, Kant and Plato greatly influenced our understanding of knowledge and morality. Plato believed that true knowledge comes from accessing eternal, unchanging ideals or forms beyond the physical world. Kant argued that our understanding of reality is shaped by both external stimuli and our own mental structures; he emphasized that moral judgments are grounded in reason and universal principles. Together, they highlight the importance of innate ideas, rational insight, and moral reasoning in shaping how we perceive the world and determine right from wrong. Their ideas continue to influence modern philosophy, ethics, and how we think about knowledge.