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This paper studies the main concepts underlying Kant's philosophy. Initially, the paper provides biographical information on Kant, with descriptions of his rise to popularity and the conflicts he encountered as a result of his teachings. The paper then discusses Kant's primary body of work, "Critique of Pure Reason", which contains the heart of Kantian philosophy. An overview of Kant's views on judgment, reason, and logic is provided, and an evaluation of Kant's contributions to philosophy concludes the paper.

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"Immanuel Kant was born on April 22, 1724 in the Prussian province of Konigsberg, in what is now Russia. He was educated at Konigsberg's Collegium Fredericianum and later, the University of Konigsberg. Kant immersed himself in the study of physics and mathematics, though financial problems following his father's death forced him to stop his studies and earn a living as a private tutor (Kuehn 42)."

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