kantian

/kænˈtiən/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or denoting the philosophical ideas of Immanuel Kant, particularly those concerning ethics and metaphysics

“His kantian views on morality and free will were a central theme in his writings.”

2. noun

a follower of Immanuel Kant or of his philosophical ideas

“He was a young kantian who had recently begun to study the works of Kant in depth.”

Synonyms

  • kantist
  • kantistic

Antonyms

  • empiricist
  • humean