Immanuel

Kant
A PRESENTATION BY

JOSE MANUEL MARTINEZ MARTINEZ

JOSUE ISRAEL GONZALES PERES

SEBASTIAN DELGADILLO
HERNANDEZ
 introduction
German philosopher who formulated the
categorical imperative, a moral principle that
states that we must act in such a way that our
action can become a universal law.
I Who was Immanuel
Kant?
Born in Königsberg, Prussia (present-day
Kaliningrado, Russia) in 1724
Studied theology and philosophy at the
University of Königsberg
Became a professor of logic and
metaphysics at the same university
Known for his influential works, including
"Critique of Pure Reason," "Critique of
Practical Reason," and "Critique of
Judgment"
Died in Königsberg in 1804
II What are Kant's major
contributions to ethics?
The Categorical Imperative: A cornerstone of
Kantian ethics, it states that we should act only in
ways that could become universal laws. In
essence, we should treat others as we would
want to be treated.
Moral vs. Legal: Kant distinguished between
morality, based on reason and good will, and
legality, based on laws and potential
consequences.
Autonomy: Kant emphasized the importance of
individual autonomy, the ability to act according
to our own moral principles, free from external
coercion.
Human Dignity: He argued that humans have
inherent dignity and should be treated as ends in
themselves, not merely means to an end.
III When and where did
Kant's ideas emerge?
18th-century Prussia (present-day
Germany and parts of Poland and
Russia)
Age of Enlightenment, characterized
by intellectual and philosophical
advancements
Kant's work reflected the era's
emphasis on reason, logic, and
individual rights
IV Why are Kant's ideas
still relevant today?
 Individual responsibility:
His emphasis on
autonomy encourages
individuals to take
responsibility for their
moral choices

Human rights discourse:

Foundation for ethical Kant's concept of
discussions: Kant's framework inherent human dignity
provides a basis for analyzing underpins arguments
and discussing complex for universal human
ethical dilemmas in rights and respect for all
contemporary society. individuals.
V Challenges Immanuel
Kant Faced
Historical context: He lived in a time of absolute
monarchies and censorship, which limited his
freedom of expression.

Criticism of his ideas: Some contemporary

philosophers criticized his approach to ethics
for being too abstract and difficult to apply in
real life.

Personal difficulties: He suffered from health

and financial problems, as well as the death of
his mother at an early age.
conclusion
thank
you