Immanuel 'the Königsberg clock' Kant (2015)

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Immanuel Kant was known for his strict daily routines and never left his hometown of Königsberg.
Kant gained knowledge of the outside world through walks and conversations with merchants.
His daily walk was a hygienic necessity, taken alone to breathe through his nose.
Kant's walk was monotonous but served as a remedy for boredom, liberating his thoughts.
His discipline and regularity in walking symbolized his work ethic and intellectual output.
Kant's life was ruled by routine, including his meals, lectures, and bedtime.
He believed his longevity was due to his inflexible lifestyle and self-discipline.
Kant's walk was inescapable, a mastered inevitability that he imposed on himself.
Anecdotes suggest Kant had a troubled relationship with his own teachings on morality.
The book 'A Philosophy of Walking' explores the significance of walking in Kant's life and thought.

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