the German words "Gegen" and "über" are separated by blue waves
the German words "Gegen" and "über" are separated by blue waves
Immanuel Kant Illustration by Antje Herzog
Illustration by Antje Herzog

Special Edition
 Kant Today

The philosopher Immanuel Kant was born in Königsberg 300 years ago. Kant’s work is considered the pinnacle of the philosophy of the Enlightenment. What lessons can we learn from Kant? Where did Kant fall short? This is what our special edition on Kant is all about — and it is also about the philosopher himself: his companions, quirks, and surprising skills.

The best essays about Kant © Goethe-Institut


Essays on Immanuel Kant

Explore award-winning student essays that delve into complex Enlightenment ideas and Kantian philosophy and apply them to today’s most pressing questions and debates.

Understanding the essence of reason also means escaping delusion and madness.

Felix Heidenreich

Immanuel Kant in Königsberg Illustration by Antje Herzog

Shoshana Liessmann
Commemorating Immanuel Kant

On the 300th anniversary of his birth, Immanuel Kant will be celebrated in 2024 as a revolutionary thinker and one of the most prominent philosophers of the Enlightenment. But at the same time, his philosophical cosmos and persona will also be under critical scrutiny. Shoshana Liessmann provides an overview.

Shoshana Liessmann

Antje Herzog

Have the courage to use your own understanding.

Immanuel Kant

Immanuel Kant Illustration by Antje Herzog

Felix Heidenreich Life in the Kantian World

Verena Hütter

Antje Herzog

Felix Heidenreich

Immanuel Kant – He’s a pool wizard! Illustration by Antje Herzog

Fun Facts How Well Do You Know Kant?

Agnieszka Lulińska

Antje Herzog

The best essays about Kant © Goethe-Institut


Essays on Immanuel Kant

Explore award-winning student essays that delve into complex Enlightenment ideas and Kantian philosophy and apply them to today’s most pressing questions and debates.