Immanuel Kant

Immanuel Kant (1724–1804) was a German philosopher and a central figure of the Enlightenment. He is renowned for his comprehensive works in epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, and aesthetics, which have profoundly influenced Western philosophy. Kant's essay "Answering the Question: What is Enlightenment?" (1784) is one of his most famous writings, emphasizing the importance of intellectual maturity and the courage to use one's own reason.