About the Book: Starting with Kant
Immanuel Kant is undoubtedly one of the most important thinkers in the history
of philosophy. He is also notoriously difficult for beginners to understand.
Starting with Kant offers a genuinely accessible introduction to the
metaphysics, theory of knowledge, and moral philosophy of this hugely
influential figure. It assumes no prior acquaintance with his ideas.
Thematically structured, the book opens with a completely non-technical overview
of the development of Kants mature thought, resulting in a wide-ranging
understanding of his famous and ground breaking 'Copernican revolution in
metaphysics. The book evaluates the basic framework of his metaphysical outlook,
and sets out its implications for