Kant is one of the most influential modern philosophers, but also one of the most difficult. This book explores the background to Kant's work,... Read more

Explains the connection between good wine and serious thought with a mix of humour and philosophy. This title argues that, whether or not good for... Read more

From Botticelli to birdsong, Mozart, and the Turner Prize, Roger Scruton explores what it means for something to be beautiful. This... Read more

What principles should govern our relations to the nation-state, to the environment, to other species, to other cultures and to other ways of life?... Read more

In this classic introductory work, Scruton takes us on us on a fascinating tour of the subject, from founding father Descartes to the most important... Read more

Beginning from purely philosophical premises, and ranging over human life, art and institutions, the author surveys the entire field of sexuality.... Read more

Benedict de Spinoza (1632-77) was at once the father of the Enlightenment and the last sad guardian of the medieval world, who attempted to... Read more

Provides an account of England which is an analysis of its institutions and culture, and a celebration of its virtues. This book covers aspects of... Read more

Explores the fundamental elements that constitute a great piece of music. This book applies the theory to the practice and examines a number of... Read more