Z historii życia i działalności J. Greena, rodziny Motherby i I. Kanta w Królewcu w XVIII–XIX wieku

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Z historii życia i działalności J. Greena, rodziny Motherby i I. Kanta w Królewcu w XVIII–XIX wieku

Journal Title: Przegląd Wschodni - Year 2016, Vol 14, Issue 53

Abstract

The article concerns the histories of Brits (Englishmen and Scots) in Eastern Prussia at the turn of the 18th and 19th century. According to the author, Joseph Green and the Motherby family were prominent figures in the economic and intellectual life of Königsberg in the 18th century and the beginning of the 19th century. They made significant contributions to the development of various areas of society, including trade, medicine, agriculture and philology. Their close contact and friendship of many years with the philosopher Immanuel Kant, until his passing, were fruitful and mutually beneficial. After Kant’s death, they lent themselves to the preservation of his memory. In the following article, an attempt has been made to integrate and supplement known information on the life and activity of Joseph Green, the Motherby family and their friendship with Immanuel Kant. Kant was an ever-present guest at the house of Robert Motherby, who was one of his closest friends. Evidence of their close relationship and regular contact can be found in the philosopher’s correspondence with his friends. Robert Motherby maintained his close relationship with Immanuel Kant until his death. One of Robert Motherby’s sons, William, began studies at the University of Königsberg and during his time there, attended Kant’s lectures. After completing his studies, in accordance with his father’s wishes, he left to take up medical studies in Edinburgh. In 1798, he defended his thesis on epilepsy there. On 20 December 1799, Kant in a letter to the German philosopher and doctor, Johann Benjamin Erhard, lauded his former pupil’s work. After his return from Scotland, William Motherby settled in Königsberg and set up a private practice. Immanuel Kant valued his professionalism and inherent decency. In 1805, a year after Kant’s death, William organized a banquet dedicated to the memory of the eminent philosopher.

Authors and Affiliations

Irina Treń

Keywords

Green Moherby Kant

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