Philosopher · 1724 – 1804

Immanuel Kant

Little-Known Facts

  • Kant was so punctual on his daily walks that neighbors were said to set their clocks by him.
  • He spent his entire life in and around his home city of Königsberg, never traveling far.

Myths & Misconceptions

What is Kant's categorical imperative?

It is his fundamental moral principle: act only according to a rule you could will to become a universal law for everyone.