A century ago the dominant philosophical outlook was not some form of materialism or naturalism, but idealism. However, this way of thinking about reality fell out of favour in the Anglo-American analytic tradition as well as the Continental schools of the twentieth century.

In this book Marion Godman defends the idea of human kinds. She rejects the reductionism characteristic of research about human kinds, arguing that they deserve scientific study because of their role in explaining our identity, culture and social membership.

This book provides a reading of Newton’s argument for universal gravity that is focused on the “experimental” reasoning that Newton associates with his program of experimental philosophy. It highlights the complexity of the Principia and also draws important lessons about how to situate Newton in his natural philosophical context.

Is it appropriate to honour and admire artists, intellectuals, athletes or politicians if those people have also acted immorally? The authors draw on the latest research from ethics, value theory, philosophy of emotion, social philosophy and social psychology to present reasons both in favor and against honouring and admiring the immoral.

John Michael explores and explains the philosophical and cognitive issues that underpin commitment. Essential reading for those working in philosophy of psychology, cognitive science, experimental philosophy, and social and developmental psychology.