ImmanuelKant is undoubtedly one of the most important thinkers in the history
ofphilosophy. He is also notoriously difficult for beginners to understand.
"Starting with Kant" offers a genuinelyaccessible introduction to the
metaphysics, theory of knowledge, and moralphilosophy of this hugely influential
figure. It assumes no prior acquaintancewith his ideas. Thematicallystructured,
the book opens with a completely non-technical overview of thedevelopment of
Kant's mature thought, resulting in a wide-ranging understandingof his famous
and ground breaking 'Copernican revolution in metaphysics'. Thebook evaluates
the basic framework of his metaphysical outlook, and sets outits implications
for his theory of knowledge and moral philosophy. Kant'sposition in these fields
is related to other philosophers of