Otfried hoffe immanuel kant biography
In this book, Hoffe gives a clear, understandable description of Kant's philosophical development and influence, and he sets forth Kant's main ideas.!
300 years of Kant: His legacy for a vibrant democracy in the 21st century
A conversation with Otfried Höffe about Kant’s democratic legacy and the current challenges facing society.
On the occasion of the 300th anniversary of Immanuel Kant’s birth and as part of our democracy campaign “Quo vadis, democracy?”, it is essential to explore the philosophical foundations of our modern society.
As one of the most influential thinkers of the Enlightenment, Kant leaves behind a legacy that extends far beyond his time. His ideas on ethics, metaphysics and politics not only characterise philosophy, but also have relevant implications for today’s democracy.
Otfried Hoffe is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Tubingen.
In this interview, Prof. Dr Dr h.c. mult. Otfried Höffe talks about Kant’s democratic legacy and its significance for current social challenges.
Let’s start with a general question: What significance does philosophy have for our democracy today and how can it contribute to its preservation?