On a Saturday in April 1724, the 22nd day to be exact, one of the most important men in the history of the modern world was born.

This man, Immanuel Kant, was the first person to imagine a global governing body that could guarantee peace in a large part of the world. He described space-time in such a way as to inspire Einstein’s discovery of relativity. He believed in the idea that animals could have rights. Above all, he established one of the most powerful rules that affects virtually every sphere of a human being’s life.

In each of our daily situations, this rule provides a clear direction as to how we should act and why we should follow it. Before we tackle it, let’s find out who Immanuel Kant was.

Who was Immanuel Kant?