How Kant would treat Gender Equity

Abstract

The philosopher Immanuel Kant was a scholar of the prestigious Enlightenment who came to conceive of a philosophical system of great relevance, where many of his ideas such as work and human freedom are discussed today. The ideal proclaimed by the Enlightenment period did not represent equality towards women, as it differs from this in Kantian philosophy. However, the German philosopher's conception of equality and equity between individuals, as well as the controversial "gender", was very particular. To understand the issue of gender equity today and contrast with Immanuel Kant's position on the subject, we will look at his important works such as Critique of Pure Reason and Rationale for Metaphysics of Habits. In this way, we will have a new benchmark for the exercise of policies aimed at addressing the problem of violence affecting both men and women.