Kant??'s Critique of Judgment is one of the most important texts in the history of modern aesthetics. This GuideBook discusses the third Critique section by section, and introduces and assesses: Kant's life and the background of the Critique of Judgmentthe ideas and text of the Critique of Judgment, including a critical explanation of Kant??'s theories of natural beautyThe continuing relevance of Kant??'s work to contemporary philosophy and aestheticsThis GuideBook is an accessible introduction to a notoriously difficult work and will be essential reading for students of Kant and aesthetics.