Articles related to "Immanuel Kant"
David Hume's Theory of Ideas
We often take ideas for granted, stepping from one to another as steps in the process of thought. But how do we procure our ideas? David Hume provides an answer.
david hume • british empiricism • immanuel kant • theory of ideas • natural philosophy
We often take ideas for granted, stepping from one to another as steps in the process of thought. But how do we procure our ideas? David Hume provides an answer.
david hume • british empiricism • immanuel kant • theory of ideas • natural philosophy
Immanuel Kant Biography
Biography and works of influential German philosopher and teacher Immanuel Kant, best known for 'Critique of Pure Reason.'
immanuel kant • kant german philosopher and teacher • kant critique of pure reason • kant critique of practical reason • kant critique of judgement
Biography and works of influential German philosopher and teacher Immanuel Kant, best known for 'Critique of Pure Reason.'
immanuel kant • kant german philosopher and teacher • kant critique of pure reason • kant critique of practical reason • kant critique of judgement
Logic and Philosophy
This article summarizes how logic has been seen in relation to philosophy and to the sciences based on some of the major developments in the history of logic itself.
logic • philosophy • division of the sciences • immanuel kant • aristotle
This article summarizes how logic has been seen in relation to philosophy and to the sciences based on some of the major developments in the history of logic itself.
logic • philosophy • division of the sciences • immanuel kant • aristotle
The Categorical Imperative of Immanuel Kant
Kant's moral theory is complex. At its heart, however, is a single principle: the logically derived categorical imperative.
immanuel kant • kant's moral philosophy • kant's ethics • categorical imperative • first categorical imperative
Kant's moral theory is complex. At its heart, however, is a single principle: the logically derived categorical imperative.
immanuel kant • kant's moral philosophy • kant's ethics • categorical imperative • first categorical imperative
David Hume's Reply to Descartes
Descartes wanted to be absolutely sure of something that he couldn't doubt, so he said, "I think therefore I am." David Hume replied with a model to undo Descartes doubt.
rene descartes • david hume • epistemology • metaphysics • empiricism
Descartes wanted to be absolutely sure of something that he couldn't doubt, so he said, "I think therefore I am." David Hume replied with a model to undo Descartes doubt.
rene descartes • david hume • epistemology • metaphysics • empiricism
Democracy and Peace
It is widely believed that liberal democracies are inherently peaceful; what is widely believed is not always true.
democracy and peace • emerging democracies and war • war and liberal democracies • project for perpetual peace • immanuel kant
It is widely believed that liberal democracies are inherently peaceful; what is widely believed is not always true.
democracy and peace • emerging democracies and war • war and liberal democracies • project for perpetual peace • immanuel kant
Deontology and Consquentialism
Consequentialism and deontology are the two most important ethical theories, but their ways of deciding what is right are very different.
immanuel kant • john stuart mill • consequentialist moral theory • deontological moral theory • consequentialist ethical theory
Consequentialism and deontology are the two most important ethical theories, but their ways of deciding what is right are very different.
immanuel kant • john stuart mill • consequentialist moral theory • deontological moral theory • consequentialist ethical theory
Joshua Bell Plays D.C. Metro
Does Joshua Bell's performance in a D.C. Metro mean that Americans have gotten too busy to appreciate art or that classical music is not inherently valuable?
joshua bell • cultural experiment • d.c. metro • value of art • american culture
Does Joshua Bell's performance in a D.C. Metro mean that Americans have gotten too busy to appreciate art or that classical music is not inherently valuable?
joshua bell • cultural experiment • d.c. metro • value of art • american culture
Refuting Kant With Hegel's Theory of Knowing
Hegel's Theory of Knowing is in the context of space and time, where many philosophers feel it should have always been. As part of humanity, time and space are necessary.
hegel • hegel's theory of knowing • hegel's theory • theory of knowing • kant
Hegel's Theory of Knowing is in the context of space and time, where many philosophers feel it should have always been. As part of humanity, time and space are necessary.
hegel • hegel's theory of knowing • hegel's theory • theory of knowing • kant
The Eighteenth Century Philosophes
In 1784, Immanuel Kant, a German philosopher, wrote: Dare to know! Have the courage to use your own intelligence. His few words described the heart of the Enlightenment.
immanuel kant • roger bacon • impact of sir isaac newton • the age of enlightenment • origins of the scientific method
In 1784, Immanuel Kant, a German philosopher, wrote: Dare to know! Have the courage to use your own intelligence. His few words described the heart of the Enlightenment.
immanuel kant • roger bacon • impact of sir isaac newton • the age of enlightenment • origins of the scientific method
The Enlightenment and Global Change
The European Enlightenment came along with mixed blessings. While it ended slavery and the slave trade, it intensified the exploitation of the South by the North
the age of enlightenment • the age of reason • rousseau • john locke • montesquieu
The European Enlightenment came along with mixed blessings. While it ended slavery and the slave trade, it intensified the exploitation of the South by the North
the age of enlightenment • the age of reason • rousseau • john locke • montesquieu
What is Just Desert
Just desert or retributive justice is about meting out punishment that fits the crime. For one's action there is a corresponding reaction.
just desert • doctrine of justice • retributive justice • immanuel kant • free rider
Just desert or retributive justice is about meting out punishment that fits the crime. For one's action there is a corresponding reaction.
just desert • doctrine of justice • retributive justice • immanuel kant • free rider
Ethics in the Modern Workplace
A review of several ethical principles and theories, followed by advice about applying these philosophies to create an ethically successful business.
situational ethics • herbert taylor • rotary four-way test • thomas jefferson • immanuel kant
A review of several ethical principles and theories, followed by advice about applying these philosophies to create an ethically successful business.
situational ethics • herbert taylor • rotary four-way test • thomas jefferson • immanuel kant
Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel Philosophy
Insight into the philosophy of George Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, predecessor of Kant, and famous for The Phenomenology of the Spirit.
hegel philosophy • german philosopher georg hegel • works of hegel • creator of german idealism • hegel phenomenology of spirit
Insight into the philosophy of George Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, predecessor of Kant, and famous for The Phenomenology of the Spirit.
hegel philosophy • german philosopher georg hegel • works of hegel • creator of german idealism • hegel phenomenology of spirit
Kant's Categorical Imperative
The question of choosing one's moral path in life is never an easy one. Within the philosophy of Immanuel Kant, however, is one method of doing just that.
immanuel kant • categorical imperative • theories about morality • kant's philosophy • moral philosophy
The question of choosing one's moral path in life is never an easy one. Within the philosophy of Immanuel Kant, however, is one method of doing just that.
immanuel kant • categorical imperative • theories about morality • kant's philosophy • moral philosophy
What Are Human Rights?
Policy makers sometimes act as if human rights documents were merely aspirational. This misunderstands their essentially moral nature and prime role in justifying law.
what are human rights? • united nation's declaration of human rights • undhr • echr • rights movement
Policy makers sometimes act as if human rights documents were merely aspirational. This misunderstands their essentially moral nature and prime role in justifying law.
what are human rights? • united nation's declaration of human rights • undhr • echr • rights movement
The Essence of the Enlightenment
The age of the Enlightenment marked a turning point in world history. It was the beginning of the end of Church authority and the start of the modern world as we know it.
sapere aude kant • the beginning of modern man • 18th century philosophers in europe • impact of the age of reason on the modern world • growing discontent with church eighteenth century
The age of the Enlightenment marked a turning point in world history. It was the beginning of the end of Church authority and the start of the modern world as we know it.
sapere aude kant • the beginning of modern man • 18th century philosophers in europe • impact of the age of reason on the modern world • growing discontent with church eighteenth century
Quotes and Sayings from Great Philosophers
Short quotes on life, hope, and other human interests, from the best works of great philosophers Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Kant, and Bertrand Russell.
quotes • short quotes • quotes from philosophers • great quotes from great thinkers • aristotle quotes
Short quotes on life, hope, and other human interests, from the best works of great philosophers Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Kant, and Bertrand Russell.
quotes • short quotes • quotes from philosophers • great quotes from great thinkers • aristotle quotes
The Basis of Rightness
Too many of us try to be ethical without thinking enough about what it is that makes an act ethically right--or ethically wrong.
ethics • rightness • foucault • nietzsche • self-definition
Too many of us try to be ethical without thinking enough about what it is that makes an act ethically right--or ethically wrong.
ethics • rightness • foucault • nietzsche • self-definition
The Intellectual Origins of Race
In order to resolve racial conflict today, we must understand when, why, and where the idea of race came from.
definition of race • origin of race • philosophy • race • kant
In order to resolve racial conflict today, we must understand when, why, and where the idea of race came from.
definition of race • origin of race • philosophy • race • kant
Founder of Vienna Circle Moritz Schlick
The philosophy of German Moritz Schlick best-known for his verification theory of meaning, and his treatise, the General Theory of Knowledge.
philosopher moritz schlick • founder of vienna circle moritz schlick • moritz schlick logical positivism • general theory of knowledge • schlick meaning of verification
The philosophy of German Moritz Schlick best-known for his verification theory of meaning, and his treatise, the General Theory of Knowledge.
philosopher moritz schlick • founder of vienna circle moritz schlick • moritz schlick logical positivism • general theory of knowledge • schlick meaning of verification
Historical Justification for Racism
From the 16th century to the 20th century it was quite respectable to hold racist opinions that horrify all decent people today.
race and science • prejudice justified • eugenics • racial superiority • sir francis galton
From the 16th century to the 20th century it was quite respectable to hold racist opinions that horrify all decent people today.
race and science • prejudice justified • eugenics • racial superiority • sir francis galton
In Godel's Grip
A discussion of the implications of Gödel's proof.
godel • theories • chaos theory • mathematics • logicians
A discussion of the implications of Gödel's proof.
godel • theories • chaos theory • mathematics • logicians
Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller
Philosophy and works of Friedrich Schiller, German philosopher, playwright and poet of the Sturm und Drang and Weimar Classics, and Goethe's friend.
johann christoph friedrich von schiller • friedrich schiller • schiller aesthetics philosophy • schiller philosophy of art • schiller works
Philosophy and works of Friedrich Schiller, German philosopher, playwright and poet of the Sturm und Drang and Weimar Classics, and Goethe's friend.
johann christoph friedrich von schiller • friedrich schiller • schiller aesthetics philosophy • schiller philosophy of art • schiller works
John Locke Philosophy
Philosophy of John Locke, 17th century thinker famous for his Essay Concerning Human Understanding.
john locke philosophy • locke british empiricist • locke english philosopher • essay concerning human understanding • locke philosophical works
Philosophy of John Locke, 17th century thinker famous for his Essay Concerning Human Understanding.
john locke philosophy • locke british empiricist • locke english philosopher • essay concerning human understanding • locke philosophical works
"The Age of Enlightenment"
Many historians consider the eighteenth century philosophical movement the "Age of Enlightenment" to be one of the most influential periods in history. Find out how this movement's legacy influenced an "Age of Revolution" and remains important to us even today.
age of enlightenment • eighteenth century • john locke • american revolution • french revolution
Many historians consider the eighteenth century philosophical movement the "Age of Enlightenment" to be one of the most influential periods in history. Find out how this movement's legacy influenced an "Age of Revolution" and remains important to us even today.
age of enlightenment • eighteenth century • john locke • american revolution • french revolution
Descartes and the Concept of God
In the 17th century, philosopher Renee Descartes updated a classic St. Anselm argument for God with his own reflections on thought and existence.
descartes • anselm • thought • god • existence
In the 17th century, philosopher Renee Descartes updated a classic St. Anselm argument for God with his own reflections on thought and existence.
descartes • anselm • thought • god • existence
Explaining Wittgenstein (Part 1)
Wittengstein is among the most challenging philosophers for academics, students, and philosophical laymen alike. These pages explain some of his most important ideas.
wittgenstein • tractatus logico-philosophicus • logic • language • linguistics
Wittengstein is among the most challenging philosophers for academics, students, and philosophical laymen alike. These pages explain some of his most important ideas.
wittgenstein • tractatus logico-philosophicus • logic • language • linguistics
Famous People Without Children
Celebrites and historical figures without children
celebrities • childfree • historical figures
Celebrites and historical figures without children
celebrities • childfree • historical figures
Kurt Gödel Philosophy
Philosophy and logic of Czech-American Kurt Gödel, 20th century's mathematician, logician and philosopher, best known for his theory of Incompleteness.
kurt godel • kurt godel philosophy • kurt godel logic • godel's theorem • godel incompleteness
Philosophy and logic of Czech-American Kurt Gödel, 20th century's mathematician, logician and philosopher, best known for his theory of Incompleteness.
kurt godel • kurt godel philosophy • kurt godel logic • godel's theorem • godel incompleteness
Reasons to Believe in a Supreme Being
Billions of people believe in God. Are there reasons to believe in God, though, outside of faith? Is there evidence for the existence of God?
arguments for the existence of god • evidence for the existence of god • existence of god • reasons to believe • reasons to believe in god
Billions of people believe in God. Are there reasons to believe in God, though, outside of faith? Is there evidence for the existence of God?
arguments for the existence of god • evidence for the existence of god • existence of god • reasons to believe • reasons to believe in god
The Utilitarianism of John Stuart Mill
Mill believed that the most ethical action was that which brought the most people the greatest amount of happiness.
philosophy • ethics • hedonism • utilitarianism • greatest happiness principle
Mill believed that the most ethical action was that which brought the most people the greatest amount of happiness.
philosophy • ethics • hedonism • utilitarianism • greatest happiness principle
So, Jean-Paul Sartre walks into a cafe...
A short Internet guide to that esosteric philosophical sub-specialty, philosophy humor.
philosophical humor • web sites • websites
A short Internet guide to that esosteric philosophical sub-specialty, philosophy humor.
philosophical humor • web sites • websites
What is Metaphysics?
An overview of the philosophy and study of metaphysics, what it is, who contributed to its vast body of principles, and what the basic Universal Laws are in reference to living a spirit-filled life.
metaphysics • new thought • ernest holmes • religious science • aristotle
An overview of the philosophy and study of metaphysics, what it is, who contributed to its vast body of principles, and what the basic Universal Laws are in reference to living a spirit-filled life.
metaphysics • new thought • ernest holmes • religious science • aristotle
Albert Einstein (1879-1955)
When I was in junior high school we heard that Einstein had failed math in school. I am sure this was told in order to give us hope that if we had a hard time with a subject it didn't need to precede lifetime failure in that area. But the example was false. Einstein had a hard time in school, but it wasn't because he didn't know his math. White and Gribbin [see bibliography] address this same phenomenon in their preface: "...Writers have made allegations about Albert Einstein's life and character which do not so much suggest that the idol has feet of clay, but imply that it is entirely made of clay. This is surprising, not least because those allegations were made largely on the basis of the same documentary material available to us while we were writing our biography, and we found no evidence for such an extreme view. It has been claimed, for example, that Einstein...treated his children badly, and that he was solely to blame for the divorce from his first wife, who ought to have been given credit for helping him to develop the special theory of relativity. "All of these stories contain an element of truth.... But the suggestions that these aspects of his character dominated Einstein's entire life...if absurd. Yes, Einstein...was a distant father who did not have a close relationship with his children' yes, but putting his work first he did precipitate the divorce (but gave his ex-wife, Mileva, the financial proceeds of his Nobel Prize, on which she could live securely); yes, Mileva did help develop the special theory of relativity, but only by checking Albert's arithmetic. "...The most attractive aspect of the man is that he was not a cold, inhuman figure bent over a mass of scribbled calculations--there were many other facets to his personality. He was a man greatly preoccupied with politics, religion, philosophy, and the human condition. He was musical, widely read, and interested in all aspects of life."
albert einstein • theoretical physica • theory of relativity • scientists • mathematics
When I was in junior high school we heard that Einstein had failed math in school. I am sure this was told in order to give us hope that if we had a hard time with a subject it didn't need to precede lifetime failure in that area. But the example was false. Einstein had a hard time in school, but it wasn't because he didn't know his math. White and Gribbin [see bibliography] address this same phenomenon in their preface: "...Writers have made allegations about Albert Einstein's life and character which do not so much suggest that the idol has feet of clay, but imply that it is entirely made of clay. This is surprising, not least because those allegations were made largely on the basis of the same documentary material available to us while we were writing our biography, and we found no evidence for such an extreme view. It has been claimed, for example, that Einstein...treated his children badly, and that he was solely to blame for the divorce from his first wife, who ought to have been given credit for helping him to develop the special theory of relativity. "All of these stories contain an element of truth.... But the suggestions that these aspects of his character dominated Einstein's entire life...if absurd. Yes, Einstein...was a distant father who did not have a close relationship with his children' yes, but putting his work first he did precipitate the divorce (but gave his ex-wife, Mileva, the financial proceeds of his Nobel Prize, on which she could live securely); yes, Mileva did help develop the special theory of relativity, but only by checking Albert's arithmetic. "...The most attractive aspect of the man is that he was not a cold, inhuman figure bent over a mass of scribbled calculations--there were many other facets to his personality. He was a man greatly preoccupied with politics, religion, philosophy, and the human condition. He was musical, widely read, and interested in all aspects of life."
albert einstein • theoretical physica • theory of relativity • scientists • mathematics
The Philosophy of Habits
A philosophical approach to understand the origins of the habit, its evolutive advantages and disadvantages according to Aristotle, Kant and eastern traditions.
the origins of habits • aristotle on habits • kant categorical imperative • eastern philosophy on habits • automatic behaviours
A philosophical approach to understand the origins of the habit, its evolutive advantages and disadvantages according to Aristotle, Kant and eastern traditions.
the origins of habits • aristotle on habits • kant categorical imperative • eastern philosophy on habits • automatic behaviours
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