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- Born: April 22, 1724
- Birthplace: Konigsberg, Prussia
- Parents were very religiousWhitworth University: Immanuel Kant (1724-1804)Biography
- Never traveled more than 40 miles from his birthplaceOregon State University: Immanuel Kant (1724-1804)
- Most of his work was done after the age of 57Whitworth University: Immanuel Kant (1724-1804)Biography
- Went for a walk every afternoon at 3: 30 PMSquashed Kant: The Condensed Edition of Immanuel Kant's Groundwork of the Metaphysic of Morals
- Died: February 12, 1804
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Immanuel Kant was a German philosopher of the Enlightenment period. His work sought to reconcile independent reason, free will and moral values. Kant was influenced by the work of David Hume, and he in turn, influenced Friedrich Hegel.
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Quotes
- "So act that your principle of action might safely be made a law for the whole world."Fast Case: Lawdable Quotes - Immanuel Kant
- "It is not God's will merely that we should be happy, but that we should make ourselves happy"Lester Cavestany: The Philosopher Immanuel Kant, Earth Day and Junk JPEPA!
- "Human reason has this peculiar fate that in one species of its knowledge it is burdened by questions which, as prescribed by the very nature of reason itself, it is not able to ignore, but which, as transcending all its powers, it is also not able to answer."Island of Freedom: Kant Quotes
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Immanuel Kant Background and Profiles
Immanuel Kant Timeline
- 1724: Born on April 22 in Konigsburg, Prussia.
- 1740: Enrolls at the University of Konigsburg to study mathematics and physics.
- 1781: Publishes Critique of Pure Reason.
- 1755: Begins lecturing at the University of Konigsberg.
- 1792: King Frederick William II bans him from lecturing or writing on religion.
- 1793: Publishes Religion Within the Limits of Reason Alone.
- 1797: Retires from the university, and publishes Groundwork of the Metaphysic of Morals.
- 1804: Dies in Konigsberg on February 12.



