Anthropology from a Pragmatic Point of View

Interesting Facts

• The book is a collection of lectures that Kant delivered over more than 25 years.
• Kant considers anthropology as a science that studies humans not only as biological beings but also as social and cultural beings.
• In the book, Kant divides anthropology into two parts: physiological and pragmatic. The former studies humans as natural beings, the latter as active beings.
• Kant pays significant attention to questions of morality and ethics, viewing them as an integral part of human nature.
• One of the key themes of the book is the idea that humans should strive for self-knowledge and self-improvement.
• Kant analyzes various aspects of human behavior, such as emotions, desires, will, and reason.
• The book also touches on issues of upbringing and education, emphasizing their importance in personality formation.