Readings on Human Nature
"The readings are skillfully selected. [...] Although there is a decided emphasis on the moral, social and political dimensions of human nature, yet another nice feature is the inclusion of scientific approaches. On the whole this is a commendable anthology, [...]expansive and engaging, filled with an instructive assortment of classical and contemporary readings, with just enough little-known, off-the-beaten-path selections to pique the interest of most any veteran instructor or beginning students." (Philosophy in Review)"I look forward to using the readings in my class on human nature--the selections are balanced, sensible, and promise to engage the reader. Loptson has done a fine job." (Frederick Kaufman)"I cannot think of a better book to which to refer someone who wants to understand in a short compass what Aristotle, liberalism, Rousseau, Marx or feminism are all about. And Loptson makes a genuinely novel contribution to scholarship." (Julian Young)