Kant (en. Kant)

/kant/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Reference to the philosopher Immanuel Kant, known for his work on epistemology and ethics.

The concepts of morality in Kant's ethics have influenced modern thought.

Los conceptos de la moralidad en la ética de Kant han influido en el pensamiento moderno.

Philosophical approach centered on duty and reason.

The categorical imperative is a fundamental principle in Kantian philosophy.

El imperativo categórico es un principio fundamental en la filosofía kantiana.

It comes from the surname of the German philosopher Immanuel Kant, who lived in the 18th century.

According to Kant

It means that something is founded on the philosophy of Immanuel Kant.

De acuerdo a Kant

Kantian

It refers to ideas or theories that are consistent with Kant's thinking.

Kantiano

categorical imperative

Ethical principle by which actions should be universal.

imperativo categórico

reason

Human capacity to guide thought and action.

razón

moral

Set of norms that regulate human behavior.

moral

Rejection of ideas without logical foundation.

That argument is very Kant, it has no reasonable basis.

Ese argumento es muy kant, no tiene base razonable.

Use of ethics to judge everyday decisions.

He always brings his 'kant' to all discussions.

Siempre lleva su 'kant' a todas las discusiones.