GER 1790 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Immanuel Kant, Bourgeoisie
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Kant was very bourgeoisie liberal; he did not consider economics, and a person"s individual situation. Tutorial 2: immanuel kant and lessing (i. e. an individual"s poor financial background) His tone was declarative: this is what i think . For kant"s writing, you are supposed to feel nothing. According to kant, only a few men can think for themselves. The state should not be allowed to shut someone"s opinions/views down. Kant says that you can take guidance, but you should also think for himself. Nathan the wise reading important quotes & info: Sittah: nathan"s reputation rests upon his wisdom. (p. 53) Saladin: () which code, which law, which faith have you found most enlightening? (p. 55) Of these three only one can be the true religion. (p. 55) Nathan: () maybe the truth is just a coin whose value"s weighed and stamped upon it underneath the portrait of a king. (p. 55)
