Audiobooks by Immanuel Kant

Immanuel Kant (Author), Peter Tucker (Narrator)

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Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysic of Morals

In 'Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysic of Morals,' Kant explores the ethical foundation of human actions. He argues for the supremacy of moral duty based on rational principles, emphasizing the intrinsic value of goodwill. Kant's deontological ethics asserts that individuals should act according to universalizable moral maxims, independent of consequences. The text delves into the concept of categorical imperatives and the autonomy of the moral law, shaping a profound philosophical framework for ethical decision-making. Read in English, unabridged.

Immanuel Kant (Author), George Easton (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Lo bello y lo sublime

Immanuel Kant fue un filósofo alemán del siglo XVIII conocido por sus contribuciones en diversos campos, incluyendo la ética, la filosofía política y la estética. En su obra 'Crítica del Juicio', Kant desarrolla la distinción entre lo bello y lo sublime. Según Kant, lo bello y lo sublime son dos conceptos estéticos diferentes pero relacionados. Lo bello se refiere a aquello que es agradable a los sentidos y que despierta un sentimiento de placer desinteresado. Para Kant, lo bello es algo que se puede apreciar por sí mismo, sin necesidad de una finalidad o utilidad práctica. Es una experiencia estética que produce una sensación de armonía y satisfacción. Por otro lado, lo sublime es algo que va más allá de lo bello y evoca un sentimiento de asombro y admiración. Lo sublime es grandioso, imponente y, a menudo, provoca una sensación de temor o respeto. Kant distingue entre lo sublime matemático, que se relaciona con la grandeza y la infinitud de la naturaleza, y lo sublime dinámico, que se relaciona con la fuerza y el poder. Kant argumenta que lo bello y lo sublime son experiencias subjetivas, es decir, dependen de la respuesta individual de cada persona. Sin embargo, también sostiene que hay una dimensión universal en la apreciación de lo bello y lo sublime, ya que todos los seres humanos tienen la capacidad de experimentar estos sentimientos. En resumen, para Kant, lo bello y lo sublime son dos conceptos estéticos distintos pero interrelacionados. Lo bello se refiere a lo agradable y armonioso, mientras que lo sublime evoca admiración y temor ante lo grandioso y poderoso. Ambos conceptos desempeñan un papel importante en la experiencia estética y en nuestra relación con el mundo que nos rodea.

Immanuel Kant (Author), Jorge Ramírez (Narrator)

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Perpetual Peace - Immanuel Kant

'Perpetual Peace' is a philosophical work written by the German philosopher Immanuel Kant in 1795. In this work, Kant argues that peace can only be achieved through a world order based on international law, democratic governance, and the promotion of free trade. Kant believed that war was a result of a flawed system of international relations, where states pursued their own self-interests without regard for the interests of other nations. He argued that in order to establish a lasting peace, a system of international law must be established that would regulate the behavior of nations and prevent them from going to war. Kant also believed that a world federation of nations would be necessary to ensure peace. This federation would be based on democratic governance, where each nation would have an equal say in decisions that affected the world as a whole. Kant believed that this would help to ensure that the interests of all nations were taken into account, and that no one nation could dominate the others. Finally, Kant argued that free trade was essential for peace. He believed that by promoting economic interdependence between nations, free trade would create incentives for nations to work together and avoid war. Overall, Kant's 'Perpetual Peace' is a seminal work in the history of political philosophy, and continues to be influential today in debates about international relations and the pursuit of peace.

Immanuel Kant (Author), Liam Johnson (Narrator)

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Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysic of Moral - Immanuel Kant

Immanuel Kant's Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysics of Morals, also known as the Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals, is a seminal work in ethical philosophy. In this text, Kant attempts to establish a foundation for morality that is based on reason and rationality rather than on feelings or consequences. The central idea in the text is the concept of the 'categorical imperative,' which is a principle that is binding on all rational beings regardless of their personal desires or goals. According to Kant, the categorical imperative is the ultimate test of moral action and serves as a guide for determining whether an action is morally right or wrong. Kant argues that the categorical imperative can be formulated in different ways, but the most famous version is the 'formula of universal law.' This formula states that one should act only according to the maxim by which you can at the same time will that it should become a universal law. In other words, if you can imagine a world where everyone acts in the same way as you, and that world would still be morally acceptable, then your action is morally permissible. Kant also distinguishes between actions that are done from a sense of duty and those that are done from inclination. An action done from a sense of duty is one that is done solely because it is the right thing to do, not because it leads to any personal benefit or pleasure. Kant argues that only actions done from a sense of duty have moral worth and that actions done from inclination are merely praiseworthy but not necessarily moral. In addition, Kant emphasizes the importance of respecting human dignity and autonomy. He argues that human beings are inherently valuable and that they should never be treated merely as means to an end. Instead, they should always be treated as ends in themselves, which means that their dignity and autonomy should be respected and protected.

Immanuel Kant (Author), Lian Johnson (Narrator)

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The Critique of Pure Reason

The Critique of Pure Reason is a philosophical work written by Immanuel Kant, published in 1781. The book is divided into two main parts: the first part deals with what Kant calls 'Transcendental Aesthetic,' which is concerned with the nature of space and time and the way in which our minds perceive them. The second part deals with what Kant calls 'Transcendental Logic,' which is concerned with the nature of our understanding and how we reason about the world. In the Critique of Pure Reason, Kant aims to investigate the limits and conditions of knowledge, particularly in the context of metaphysics. He argues that all knowledge must be based on experience, but that our understanding is not limited to the information that we can gain through our senses. Rather, he posits that we have certain innate concepts and categories that allow us to make sense of the world and that shape our perception and understanding of reality. Kant's approach to metaphysics is known as transcendental idealism, which holds that the world as it appears to us is not necessarily the same as it is in itself. He argues that we can only know the world as it appears to us, not as it is in itself, and that our knowledge is necessarily limited by the nature of our minds and our perception. Overall, the Critique of Pure Reason is a complex and influential work that has had a profound impact on philosophy, particularly in the fields of epistemology and metaphysics. It is considered a foundational text of modern philosophy and is still widely studied and debated today.

Immanuel Kant (Author), Liam Johnson (Narrator)

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Erkenne Dich selbst: Die große Hörbuch Box der philosophischen Anregungen: Kant, Montaigne, Seneca,

Selbsterkenntnis ist der erste Schritt zur Weisheit auf Wegen des Zweifels, der Irrtümer, des Staunens und der Überraschungen. Unterwegs auf diesem Weg begegnen wir uns selbst. Als Wegbegleiter hören wir: Was ist Aufklärung? (I. Kant), Essais (M. de Montagne), Von der Gemütsruhe (Seneca), Über Wahrheit und Lüge im außenmoralischen Sinn (F. Nietzsche), Gespräche (Konfuzius).

Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche, Immanuel Kant, Konfuzius, Lucius Annaeus Seneca, Michel De Montaigne (Author), Sven Görtz (Narrator)

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Klassiker des politischen Denkens: Die große Hörbuch Box: Ein Grundlagenwerk der Politik

Was macht einen gerechten Staat aus? Was schafft Wohlstand, was Frieden, was müssen wir Menschen lernen? Unsere Box vereint diese Grundlagentexte der politischen Theorie: Die Kunst des Krieges (Sun Tzu), Die Apologie des Sokrates (Platon), Der Fürst (N. Machiavelli), Der Weg zum Wohlstand (B. Franklin), Was ist Aufklärung? (I. Kant), Der hessische Landbote (G. Büchner), Das kommunistische Manifest (K. Marx / F. Engels), Die protestantische Ethik (M. Weber)

Benjamin Franklin, Georg Büchner, Immanuel Kant, Karl Marx, Max Weber, Niccolo Machiavelli, Platon, Sun Tzu (Author), Jürgen Fritsche, Sven Görtz (Narrator)

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900 Quotations from Modern Philosophy

Take a tour through nine of the finest minds of all time, with ‘900 Quotations from Modern Philosophy.’ With words of wisdom, reflections, and observations on everything from life and love to death and hatred, and everything in between, this is a superb book for those looking for inspiring and self-questioning thoughts to gain a new perspective on our existence. A superb read for fans of modern philosophy and those who simply want something fascinating to dip in and out of. - Michel de Montaigne (1533 – 1592) was a French philosopher, who pioneered the use of essays as a literary device. Montesquieu (1689 – 1755) was also French, whose writing had a huge influence on political systems. Voltaire (1694 – 1778), also from France, was one of the founders of the French Enlightenment movement. Niccolò Machiavelli (1469 – 1527) was an Italian diplomat who excused the use of unscrupulous means in politics. Born in Geneva, Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712 – 1778) was a spearhead in the European Enlightenment movement. Born in Germany, Immanuel Kant (1724 – 1804) was another central figure of Enlightenment philosophy, as was Dutchman, Baruch Spinoza (1632 – 1677). Born in France, Blaise Pascal (1623 – 1662) was a fideistic philosopher, while Francis Bacon (1909 – 1992) is best known as an existential artist.

Baruch Spinoza, Blaise Pascal, Francis Bacon, Immanuel Kant, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Michel De Montaigne, Montesquieu, Nicolas Machiavel, Voltaire (Author), Brad Carty (Narrator)

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300 Quotes from Idealistic Philosophers

‘300 Quotes from Idealistic Philosophers’ is an incredible collection of quotes from the world's finest Idealistic Philosophers, including German philosophers Immanuel Kant and Arthur Schopenhauer and Ancient Greek philosopher Plato. Idealistic philosophy or idealism identifies and describes metaphysical perspectives and argues that reality is identical to human understanding and perception, rejecting the notion of material existence. This compilation features some of their most notable and most famous quotes and is ideal for those interested in idealism. - Immanuel Kant (1724 – 1804) was a German philosopher and one of the most influential figures in modern Western philosophy. He famously wrote the ‘Critique of Pure Reason’. Arthur Schopenhauer (1788 –1860) was a German philosopher best known for his work ‘The World as Will and Representation’ which built on the transcendental idealism of Immanuel Kant. Plato was an ancient Greek philosopher who founded the Platonist school of thought. He is considered a key figure in the history of Ancient Greek and Western philosophy. Plato is also considered the founder of Western political philosophy.

Arthur Schopenhauer, Immanuel Kant, Plato (Author), Brad Carty (Narrator)

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Über ein vermeintes Recht aus Menschenliebe zu lügen

Darf man im Notfall lügen? Etwa um einen Mord zu verhindern? Stellen Sie sich vor, ein Kopfgeldjäger frage Sie, ob der von ihm Verfolgte zu Hause sei. Wäre es hier nicht angemessen, ihn durch eine Falschaussage in die Irre zu führen? Nein, argumentiert Immanuel Kant in seinem kontroversen Essay 'Über ein vermeintes Recht aus Menschenliebe zu lügen' (1797). Die Pflicht der Wahrhaftigkeit gilt unbedingt.

Immanuel Kant (Author), Benjamin Lucas (Narrator)

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An Answer to the Question: What is Enlightenment?

'Answering the Question: What Is Enlightenment?' is a 1784 essay by the philosopher Immanuel Kant. In the December 1784 publication of the Berlinische Monatsschrift (Berlin Monthly), edited by Friedrich Gedike and Johann Erich Biester, Kant replied to the question posed a year earlier by the Reverend Johann Friedrich Zöllner, who was also an official in the Prussian government. Zöllner's question was addressed to a broad intellectual public community, in reply to Biester's essay entitled: 'Proposal, not to engage the clergy any longer when marriages are conducted' (April 1783) and a number of leading intellectuals replied with essays, of which Kant's is the most famous and has had the most impact. Kant's opening paragraph of the essay is a much-cited definition of a lack of enlightenment as people's inability to think for themselves due not to their lack of intellect, but lack of courage. Kant's essay also addressed the causes of a lack of enlightenment and the preconditions necessary to make it possible for people to enlighten themselves. He held it necessary that all church and state paternalism be abolished and people be given the freedom to use their own intellect. Kant praised Frederick II of Prussia for creating these preconditions. Kant focused on religious issues, saying that 'our rulers' had less interest in telling citizens what to think in regard to artistic and scientific issues.

Immanuel Kant (Author), Matt Larsen (Narrator)

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