Summary of THE CRITIQUE OF PRACTICAL REASON

The Critique of Practical Reason, written by Immanuel Kant in 1788, is one of the most influential works of moral philosophy and explores the concept of practical reason and its implications. The two main divisions of the book address the possibility of metaphysics in practical philosophy and the foundations of moral obligation. In the first part of the book, Kant discusses the basic principles of morality and their application to the specific domain of practical reason. He also discusses the limits of human reason in practical matters, the principles of moral worth, and the nature of conscience. In the second part, Kant then addresses practical concerns, including the duty of humanity, the goals of human action, and the question of whether our behavior is determined by external forces or by our own choices. Ultimately, Kant argues that morality is based in reason and that it is possible to be both practical and moral simultaneously.