Answers for Aristotle

“This scientific-philosophical (or “sci-phi”) perspective opens onto particularly provocative interpretations of human morality.... Remarkably versatile.... A book sure to spark debate.”—Booklist Online

“A useful introduction to sources on both sides of the science-philosophy divide.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Answers for Aristotle explores diverse yet uniformly fascinating and essential subjects we've previously explored and will continue to explore for the foreseeable lifetime—love, morality, what it means to be human, the meaning of life, the limits of science, and much more.”—Brain Pickings

“Pigliucci is that rare academic…who is both an evolutionary biologist and philosopher (he has doctorates in both fields), and so he knows, better than most, that both science and philosophy are essential to understanding ourselves and our world.... A lively discussion.”—Skeptical Inquirer

“Answers for Aristotle will make you reflect on both the meaning of science...and of your own life.”—New Scientist

“A careful examination of the surprising connections between science and philosophy.... Answers for Aristotle is a witty and insightful look at the relevance of philosophy today.” —Publishers Weekly

“Answers for Aristotle is a veritable Cook's Tour of science, philosophy, and the curious meeting ground of the two. The best approach, as the author intended, is to sit back in a quiet hour or two and take it all in, then look back afterward to behold the vast terrain you have covered.” —Philosophy Now

“Wide-ranging and very readable.... Pigliucci provides fascinating and well-thought-out examples...he shows us that philosophy and science can together become greater than the sum of their parts.” —The Philosopher's Magazine

“Pigliucci is proof positive that the reports of philosophy's death have been greatly exaggerated.... This book is a refreshing, sympathetic look at how philosophy can enlist the help of science to answer enduring questions.... A highly enjoyable book.”—Choice

“A very important book.... It is a fascinating book and great reading.... Pigliucci's knowledge is astounding.”—San Francisco/Sacramento Book Review

“A stimulating, entertaining book that demonstrates that we need both science and philosophy to make sense of who we are and how we live our lives.”—Dario Maestripieri, Professor of Comparative Human Development, The University of Chicago

“From ethics to epistemology, from the self to the state, from the hormones of love to the heavens above, Massimo Pigliucci’s Answers for Aristotle argues for the mutual relevance of science and philosophy in understanding the world in which we live. Enthusiastic. Enlightening, and enthralling.”—Glenn Branch, Deputy Director, National Center for Science Education