Kant: A Very Short Introduction : Paperback : Oxford University Press : 9780192801999 : 0192801996 : 06 Dec 2001 : Kant is arguably the most influential modern philosopher, but also one of the most difficult. Roger Scruton tackles his exceptionally complex subject with a strong hand, exploring the background to Kant's work, and showing why the Critique of Pure of Reason has proved so enduring.