Kant

Rationalism vs. Empiricism

In Philosophy, there are two main positions about the source of all knowledge. These positions are called rationalism and empiricism.…

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Deontology and Kant’s Ethics on Morality

The word deontology comes from the root "deon" meaning "duty." By definition it suggests that we are obligated to live…

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Kant’s Philosophy in the Modern Era

Kant's philosophy has always been studied in the Western philosophical circles there is a large body of is a product…

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Immanuel Kant’s Ideas on Science and Morality

According to the 18th-century German thinker Immanuel Kant, no person may possess inherent wisdom about reality. This is best summarized…

1 month ago

David Hume and Psychology

David Hume discusses morality in his work, An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding. While many, including Hume, mistake his approach for…

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Immanuel Kant’s View of Rational Free Will and Its Implications for Criminal Justice

In the view of 18th-century German philosopher Immanuel Kant (1724 - 1804), all individuals possess a "rational free will" and…

2 months ago

The Ethical Theories of Immanuel Kant

Immanuel Kant was a great philosopher of his time and continues to be an influential figure in the realm of…

5 months ago

An Easy Explanation of Kantian Ethics

Immanuel Kant was an influential philosopher that placed moral worth in the good intentions of a person in performing an…

8 months ago

The Ends or the Means? Kantian Ethics Vs. Utilitarianism

When a choice is made, often the question is asked: "was it the right decision?". For thousands of years, humans…

9 months ago

Immanuel Kant: Views on Religion and Self

The view of self largely depends on a person's metaphysical beliefs. Some people believe that the body is the one…

2 years ago

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