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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Quote of the day by Immanuel Kant: 'Marriage is the union of two persons for the lifelong possession of each other’s sexual attributes' - Controversial statement by 18th-century German philosopher explained

Few philosophers have shaped modern thinking as deeply as Immanuel Kant. Known for his groundbreaking ideas on morality, reason, and human freedom, Kant also had strong and often controversial opinions about love, relationships, and marriage. One of his most debated statements remains:

“Marriage is the union of two persons for the lifelong possession of each other’s sexual attributes.”

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