Anthropology from a Pragmatic Point of View

Summary

In the book «Anthropology from a Pragmatic Point of View», Immanuel Kant examines humans as beings endowed with reason and free will, exploring their behavior and abilities within the context of everyday life. Kant divides anthropology into physiological and pragmatic. Physiological anthropology studies humans as natural beings, whereas pragmatic anthropology investigates humans as active individuals capable of self-improvement and moral development. Kant analyzes various aspects of human nature, such as perception, imagination, memory, feelings, and desires, and discusses the social and cultural factors influencing human behavior. The main goal of the book is to help people better understand themselves and others to improve their lives and society as a whole.