This accessible study grounds Kants philosophical position in the context of his intellectual influences, most notably against the background of the scepticism and empiricism of David Hume. It is an ideal introduction to Kants views in the key areas of knowledge and metaphysics; morality and freedom; and beauty and design.

'Kant', written by Andrew Ward, provides an ideal introduction to the work of one of western philosophy's most influential thinkers.

This lively and highly accessible introduction to the thought of Thomas Aquinas focuses on his philosophy while making clear its openness to theology as reflection on Revelation.

• Introduces students this great philosopher of the middle ages in one short book.
  
• Brings together alternative approaches to Aquinas' thought.
  
• Uses key texts to describe the trajectory of Aquinas' philosophy and the legacy it left behind.
  
• This is the first title in a new Polity series, Classic Thinkers.

This lively and highly accessible introduction to the thought of Thomas Aquinas focuses on his philosophy while making clear its openness to theology as reflection on Revelation.

• Introduces students this great philosopher of the middle ages in one short book.
  
• Brings together alternative approaches to Aquinas' thought.
  
• Uses key texts to describe the trajectory of Aquinas' philosophy and the legacy it left behind.
  
• This is the first title in a new Polity series, Classic Thinkers.