{"id":3130,"date":"2025-07-03T09:30:20","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T11:30:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/biblioteka.lt\/gyvojikrastotyra\/?p=3130"},"modified":"2025-07-03T11:23:55","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T13:23:55","slug":"exposition-following-the-path-of-immanuel-kant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/biblioteka.lt\/gyvojikrastotyra\/aktualijos\/exposition-following-the-path-of-immanuel-kant\/","title":{"rendered":"Exposition \u201eFollowing the Path of Immanuel Kant\u201c"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Immanuel Kant (1724\u20131804) – a figure of global significance – was a famous thinker of the 18th century and the founder of German classical philosophy. The philosopher spoke positively about the character of the Prussian Lithuanian and the Lithuanian language. He lectured at the University of K\u00f6nigsberg and had many students and followers. His philosophical ideas inspired significant reforms such as the abolition of serfdom and the establishment of city regulations, which were adhered to in Klaipeda well into the 1940s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ties of Kant’s ancestors with the Klaipeda region (Kantvainiai, Priekul\u0117, Verdain\u0117, \u0160ilut\u0117, Klaip\u0117da) are undeniable. Cultural researchers and historians have confirmed this fact, based on documents stored in the churches of Klaipeda, and in the archives of Klaipeda and \u0160ilokar\u010dema (now \u0160ilut\u0117) districts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the 17th century, three generations of the Kant family lived in Klaipeda and its surroundings – great-grandparents, grandparents, father, and uncles. They were baptized and married in the old and new St. John’s Church of the city. They were also buried there. The family owned real estate on both sides of Klaipeda – in the Old Town and in Friedrichstadt. The great-grandfather, grandfather, and father were saddlers, masters of this craft. Their products were in high demand, so the family undoubtedly interacted with many residents of Klaip\u0117da and travelers passing through with carriages or on horseback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kant’s great-grandfather, Richard Kant (1610?\u20131646), lived in the village of Kantvainiai near Agluon\u0117nai in the Klaipeda district and was the elder of this village. He is honored in Kantvainiai with a memorial plaque in the form of a baptismal font.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kant’s grandfather, Hans Kant (1640?\u20131715), lived in Memel (Klaipeda) and had a house in the Friedrichstadt suburb. He was buried in the St. John’s Church of Klaipeda. Hans Kant\u2019s sister, Johana Sophie Kant (1635?\u20131710?), was married twice to Scotsmen; her descendants spread to Memel (Klaipeda) and left a deep mark here. Kant’s father, Johann Georg Kant (1683\u20131764), was born and raised in Klaipeda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The „Following the Path of Immanuel Kant” tour (Klaipeda-Kantvainiai-\u0160ilut\u0117-Verdain\u0117-\u0160ereitlaukis-Vilky\u0161kiai) audioguide (https:\/\/bit.ly\/AUDIOGIDAS<\/a>) offers the opportunity to explore Kant’s path of knowledge independently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The exposition at the Klaipeda City Municipality’s Immanuel Kant Public Library mentions six locations related to Kant’s personality, his ancestors, his students, and the dissemination of the philosopher’s ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

KANTVAINIAI<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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I. Immanuel Kant’s great-grandfather Richard Kant lived in the village of Kantvainiai near Agluon\u0117nai (Klaip\u0117da district) during the Swedish rule period (1629 \u2013 1635). It is said that the great-grandfather was the elder (village leader) of this village. In Kantvainiai, he is honored with a memorial plaque in the form of a baptismal plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

VERDAIN\u0116<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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In this settlement, Immanuel Kant’s great-grandfather, Richard Kant, acquired one of the former inns. Over time, a restaurant called „Villa Werden” („Verdain\u0117 Villa”) was established on the site instead of the inn. Immanuel Kant’s great-grandmother, Dorothea, is buried in Verdain\u0117 Cemetery, where a chapel has remained. Currently, Verdain\u0117 is a part of the town \u0160ilut\u0117.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u0160ILUT\u0116<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Around 1900, documents pertaining to the ancestors of philosopher Immanuel Kant were found in the \u0160ilut\u0117 Evangelical Lutheran Church, and they were published by the historian Johann Sembritzki.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

KLAIP\u0116DA<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Immanuel Kant’s grandparents, father, and uncles lived here. The philosopher\u2019s grandfather, Hans Kant, lived in Klaip\u0117da, in the town of Friedrich, in 1671. It is believed that his house stood on the edge of the Old Market Square. He is buried in St. John’s Church in Klaip\u0117da.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A virtual photography exhibition „Klaip\u0117da \u2013 The City of I. Kant’s Father: Marks of Time”<\/strong> is available here<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

KARALIAU\u010cIUS (K\u00f6nigsberg)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Immanuel Kant was born April 22, 1724, in K\u00f6nigsberg to the family of Johann Georg Kant. He lived and graduated from the University of K\u00f6nigsberg, afterwards worked in this city. He died February 12, 1804 and was buried in the K\u00f6nigsberg Cathedral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u0160EREITLAUKIS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Rural settlement \u0160ereitlaukis is related to the most famous apprentice of I. Kant, the great Prussian reformer who implemented reforms in the spirit of his teacher I. Kant \u2013 Heinrich Theodor von Sch\u00f6n (1773\u20131856). The \u0160ereitlaukis Manor, where H. T. von Sch\u00f6n was born, is an object of historical, cultural, and artistic value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EXHIBITION SYMBOLS:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

CLOCK<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Immanuel Kant was an extremely punctual person. The significance of the hours on the clock in the exhibition reflects the philosopher’s strict daily schedule. For many years, he would wake up every day at the same time at 5 a.m., have lunch at 1 p.m., go for a walk at 7 p.m., and go to bed at 10 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

KANTOmeter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Immanuel Kant’s height was 157 cm. The „KANTOmeter” invites you to compare your height with that of the famous philosopher and conveys the message that what truly matters is not only a person’s physical attributes but also the power of their intellect and wisdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PUBLICATION EXHIBITION<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Immanuel Kant wrote six works: „Critique of Pure Reason” (1781), „Prolegomena to Any Future Metaphysics That Will Be Able to Present Itself as a Science” (1783), „Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals” (1785), „Critique of Practical Reason” (1788), „Critique of the Power of Judgment” (1790), and „Religion within the Bounds of Bare Reason” (1793). All of these books are displayed in the exhibition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Immanuel Kant’s Genealogy Tree:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Great-grandparents:<\/strong>
<\/a>Anna Mielke (1652\u20131720) and Michael Felgenhauer (1645\u20131691)
Hans Reinsh (1615\u2013?)
Richard Kant (c. 1610\u20131646) and Dorothea Kant (n\u00e9e Lieder) (c. 1615\u2013c. 1665)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grandparents:<\/strong>
Regina Reuter (n\u00e9e Felgenhauser) (1673\u20131735) and Caspar Reuter (1670\u20131729)
Anna Kant (n\u00e9e Reinsh) (c. 1645\u20131698) and Hans Kant (c. 1640\u20131715)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grandfather’s sister:<\/strong>
Johana Sophie Karr (n\u00e9e Kant) (c. 1635\u2013c. 1710) and her husband Johm (Hans) Karr<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First Cousin:<\/strong>
Anna Sophie Douglas (n\u00e9e Karr) (1681\u20131739) and her husband Alexander Douglas (1678\u20131722)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parents:<\/strong>
Johan Georg Kant (1683\u20131764) and Anna Regina Kant (n\u00e9e Reuter) (1697\u20131737)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Siblings:<\/strong>
Johann Heinrich Kant (1735\u20131800)
Katharina Barbara Theuer (n\u00e9e Kant) (1731\u20131807)
Anna Luisa Schultz (n\u00e9e Kant) (1730\u20131774)
Maria Elisabeth Kronert (n\u00e9e Kant) (1727\u20131796)
Johann Friedrich Kant (1722\u20131723)
Regina Dorothea Kant (1719\u20131746)
Infant Kant (1717\u20131717)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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