“We do not act because we know, but we know because we are called upon to act; the practical reason is the root of all reason.”
Quote by Johann Gottlieb Fichte
Work
The vocation of man, tr. by W. Smith
This book delves into the philosophical inquiry of what it means to be human, examining the roles and responsibilities that define the human vocation. The translation by W. Smith aims to convey the original text's depth and insight into the nature of human existence. more
Author
Johann Gottlieb Fichte
Johann Gottlieb Fichte was a German philosopher who is considered one of the founders of German classical philosophy. His ideas have had a profound impact on German philosophy and the entire Western philosophical tradition. He was born in May 1762 and died on January 27, 1814. more
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