In this video, we explore Immanuel Kant’s philosophy of wisdom and the psychology of a wise man. The video shows why true wisdom is more than knowledge or genius — it is the courage to think for yourself, act with morality, and live with purpose.

From Kant’s call to Sapere Aude (“Dare to know!”) to his principle of the categorical imperative, this video uncovers how wisdom combines reason, freedom, and responsibility.

We discuss how wisdom begins with the autonomy of thought — freeing oneself from blind dependence on authority. But Kant reminds us that knowledge alone is not enough; the wise person also follows the moral law within, treating others with dignity and asking whether their actions could be universal laws.

The video also connects Kant’s ideas with other great thinkers — from Socrates and Francis Bacon to existential philosophers like Nietzsche, Camus, and Sartre — showing that wisdom means finding a deeper “why” of life, embracing freedom, and living authentically with responsibility.

By the end of the video, you’ll see why Kant believed that wisdom is not passive knowledge, but active courage, moral duty, and the pursuit of universal truth — a path that can guide us even in today’s distracted world.




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Timestamps:
00:00 quote
01:25 enlightenment of the mind
04:13 nature of knowledge
07:31 the moral law within
10:58 finding purpose in freedom


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