This influential collection of essays by philosopher Immanuel Kant offers penetrating insights into a wide range of topics, from politics and morality to aesthetics and metaphysics. Written in a clear and engaging style, these works are still regarded as some of the most important contributions to Western thought. With topics ranging from the nature of free will to the role of reason in moral decision-making, this collection is a must-read for students of philosophy and anyone interested in the big questions of life. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.