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Biography - Immanuel Kant:

German philosopher.
Born: 1724 - Died: 1804
Period:
19th century
18th century
Place of birth: Germany
Germany

Immaturity is the incapacity to use one's intelligence without the guidance of another.

Immanuel Kant - Answering the Question: What is Enlightenment?

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Source: Answering the Question: What is Enlightenment?

Universität Bielefeld - Berlinische Monatsschrift, 1784 (de)

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(French, German)

L'immaturité est l'incapacité d'utiliser sa propre intelligence sans le concours d'autrui.

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Immanuel Kant - Beantwortung der Frage: Was ist Aufklärung?

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