[德]康德 邓晓芒

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Immanuel Kant, the renowned German philosopher of the Enlightenment era (1724-1804), profoundly shaped modern thought through his rigorous critiques of reason and morality. Born in Königsberg, Prussia, Kant spent his life as a professor, developing a philosophical system that bridged empiricism and rationalism. His works explore the limits of human knowledge, the foundations of ethics, and the nature of reality, emphasizing autonomy and universal principles. In 'Critique of Practical Reason,' translated into Chinese by Deng Xiaomang, Kant delves into moral philosophy, arguing that practical reason guides ethical action through the categorical imperative, independent of empirical desires. Kant's ideas continue to influence fields from ethics to metaphysics, establishing him as a cornerstone of Western philosophy.