| Immortal Souls: A Treatise on Human Nature
(Editiones Scholasticae, 2024)
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"Edward Feser's book is a Summa of the nature of the human person: it is, therefore, both a rather long – but brilliant – monograph, and a valuable work for consultation. Each of the human faculties discussed is treated comprehensively, with a broad range of theories considered for and against, and, although Feser's conclusions are firmly Thomistic, one can derive great benefit from his discussions even if one is not a convinced hylomorphist. Every philosopher of mind would benefit from having this book within easy reach." Howard Robinson, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, Central European University
"Feser defends the Aristotelian and Thomistic system, effectively bringing it into dialogue with recent debates and drawing on some of the best of both analytic (Kripke, Searle, BonJour, Fodor) and phenomenological (Heidegger, Merleau-Ponty, Dreyfus) philosophy. He deftly rebuts objections to Thomism, both ancient and modern. Anyone working today on personal identity, the unity of the self, the semantics of cognition, free will, or qualia will need to engage with the analysis and arguments presented here." Robert C. Koons, Professor of Philosophy, University of Texas at Austin
"A wonderful book. Sharply sharply argued, readable, and always illuminating." Ulrich L. Lehner, William K. Warren Professor of Theology, University of Notre Dame
"A muscular defense of Aristotelian-Thomistic anthropology over against everything from Cartesian Dualism to materialism." Matthew Barrett, Professor of Christian Theology, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
"Feser engages in a fresh dialogue between ancient and modern philosophy. The result is spectacular... Many of [his] arguments appear to be original as well as invitingly readable." Francis Dominic Nguyen, New Blackfriars
"Feser again is at his best in cogently establishing the immateriality of the intellect." Jack Boczar, Review of Metaphysics
"A robust philosophical defense of the immortality of the soul... [and] an extraordinarily comprehensive and detailed sweep through contemporary philosophy of mind." Sam Nicholson, Catholic World Report
"A model of expository clarity and analytic precision informed by an extensive knowledge of the contemporary literature." William F. Vallicella, Retired Professor of Philosophy, Case Western Reserve University
"[Feser] can argue surprisingly effectively and convincingly... If you considered the immortality of the soul (and the whole person) to be an unsupported myth, then Feser shows that this is not the case." Gergely Szilvay, Mandiner
"Feser combines... rigor with his talent for making difficult ideas digestible... An admirable feature of Feser's treatise is how thoroughly he engages opposing positions." David Weinberger, Religion & Liberty
"A tour de force." Christopher Kaczor, Professor of Philosophy, Loyola Marymount University
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| All One in Christ: A Catholic Critique of Racism and Critical Race Theory
(Ignatius Press, 2022)
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On The Spectator's list of Books of the Year for 2022
"This is the best book I've read on the topic. Ed Feser writes in accessible yet nuanced ways to demonstrate the philosophical and theological errors of both racism and Critical Race Theory." Ryan T. Anderson, President, Ethics and Public Policy Center
"There is not a better book on the subject from a Catholic perspective. All One in Christ should be required reading for any Catholic prelate, parent, principal, or college president." Francis J. Beckwith, Professor of Philosophy and Church-State Studies, Baylor University
"Feser's account of the Church's oppositon to slavery is authoritative, but it is his devastating takedown of Critical Race Theory that makes this book so special." Bill Donohue, President, Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights
"Dr. Feser shows the consistent magisterial emphasis on the dignity of every human person and brilliantly articulates the Church's clear and unambiguous teaching against racism. An absolute must-have for all Catholics who want to be well informed about racism and Critical Race Theory." Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, Author, Behold the Man: A Catholic Vision of Male Spirituality
"Edward Feser reveals that Critical Race Theory, by its own definition, embraces partiality, thus making it clear that this theory is in no way an answer to racism, but is, in fact, a covert form of racism." Rev. Walter B. Hoye, Founder, Issues4Life Foundation
"A careful examination of Critical Race Theory that goes beyond the political and journalistic squabbles to fundamental questions of truth and justice. Ed Feser maintains steadiness and balance as he brings faith and reason to bear on the most heated public controversies." Robert Royal, Author, A Deeper Vision: The Catholic Intellectual Tradition in the Twentieth Century
"Edward Feser offers an analysis that helps Catholics better understand the Church's stance on racism and uphold the inherent dignity of each human Being." Fr. John M. McKenzie, National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica
"This book deserves a wide audience. Its powerful arguments will empower the reader to confront CRT insanity, help roll it back, and prevent its further advances." Robert R. Reilly, Claremont Review of Books
"Almost a course in logic applied to CRT, showing the general reader how CRT commits almost every logical fallacy in the book... Parents will want to arm themselves with this short but very accessible book." John Grondelski, National Catholic Register
"Highly recommended." Patrick Madrid, The Patrick Madrid Show
"For anyone who knows nothing about CRT, All One in Christ is an excellent place to start. It has a decidedly negative perspective on the movement, but Feser takes pains to be fair to his opponents." John F. Doherty, Public Discourse
"Contains several excellent chapters that define, dissect, and ultimately demolish CRT." Casey Chalk, The Spectator World
"Feser shows that the Church has stood against racism from her inception to date." William Rooney, The University Bookman
"A brief but timely critique of Critical Race Theory." The Interim
"Feser provides evidence from economics, history, sociology, and psychology to counter CRT proponents' unempirical claims." Sarah Negri, Acton Institute Powerblog
"Meticulous and temperate in stating the case he is critiquing, Feser dismantles CRT with his characteristic rigor." Gregory Sullivan, Catholic World Report
"A devastating critique of CRT and a clear Catholic response to the evils of racism. A real eye-opener! The incompatibility of CRT with the Faith, its numerous logical errors, and it’s deeper entrenching of racism into societal fabric could not be clearer. Please read." Bishop Scott McCaig
"Timely, thorough, and indispensable" Carl Curtis, The Christian Review
"An easy read, dense with information, thoroughly referenced by direct quotes from recognized experts in the field. Proponents of CRT may find it overly negative... [but] Feser's book is accessible and informative, and at least proposes a solution to the problems it addresses" William Clough, Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies
"One of America's leading Catholic public intellectuals... Feser forensically investigates the arguments of the leading CRT proponents" David Kehoe, News Weekly (Australia)
"A study in sound reasoning... short but sharp and important" Douglas Groothuis, Christian Research Journal
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| Aristotle's Revenge: The Metaphysical Foundations of Physical and Biological Science
(Editiones Scholasticae, 2019)
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"A rich and suggestive survey of a venerable and still very significant programme in the metaphysics of nature." Thomas Pink, Times Literary Supplement
"Feser has done a tremendous job in bridging the gap between Thomistic Aristotelianism and contemporary analytic philosophy, including now philosophy of science. I'm strongly sympathetic to the general direction of the book, and Feser has carried out the project with his usual clarity and good judgment." Robert C. Koons, Professor of Philosophy, University of Texas at Austin
"Feser's impressive grasp of [the] anti-reductionist literature makes him a formidable polemicist." Monte Ransome Johnson, Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews
"Feser stands out from other analytic neo-Aristotelians with his in-depth knowledge and discussion of 20th and 21st century neo-Thomistic literature, and one can learn a lot from reading this book." Petter Sandstad and Ludger Jansen, Bryn Mawr Classical Review
"With characteristic clarity and panache, Feser argues that the principles of Aristotelian and Thomistic philosophy, especially metaphysics and the philosophy of nature, are not challenged by developments in modern and contemporary science." William E. Carroll, Aquinas Institute, Blackfriars, University of Oxford
"It would be a pity if scientists did not read this book. It would help them realize that their often unacknowledged philosophical assumptions and idiosyncracies actually reveal that they are closet Aristotelians at heart." Fr. Nicanor Austriaco, Professor of Biology and Theology, Providence College
"This book argues convincingly that modern science has not overcome Aristotle's philosophy but rather presupposes it." Fr. Michael Dodds, Professor of Philosophy and Theology, Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology, Berkeley
"Feser is... a veteran philosopher with a broad range of interests and a talent for crystalline (and sometimes biting) prose. Aristotle's Revenge is not a modest work... This is a wide-ranging, stimulating piece of philosophy." Sean Hayden, Nova et Vetera
"Those already familiar with the academic work of Feser will be pleased to find the same degree of rigor and the tight argumentation in Aristotle's Revenge for which he is well known." Rene Ardell Fehr, Science et Esprit
"Feser goes a very long way toward restoring the life sciences toward their proper relation to purpose and cause." Jason Morgan, The Imaginative Conservative
"Essential reading for those interested in the topic of the perennial Aristotelian philosophy of nature and its relationship to the particular natural sciences." John Brungardt, Thomistica
"Feser does an admirable job examining and translating Aristotelian philosophy for modern science, thereby arguing for their compatibility and revealing their mutual enrichment." Catherine Peters, Fellowship of Catholic Scholars Quarterly
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| Five Proofs of the Existence of God
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"Feser has a definite gift for making fairly abstruse philosophical material accessible to readers from outside the academic world, without compromising the rigor of the arguments or omitting challenging details… [Five Proofs] is an admirable achievement." David Bentley Hart, Church Life Journal
"A watershed book. Feser has completely severed the intellectual legs upon which modern atheism had hoped to stand." Matthew Levering, James N. and Mary D. Perry, Jr. Chair of Theology, Mundelein Seminary
"A powerful and important book. The concluding chapter, where Feser replies to possible objections to his arguments, is a gem; it alone is worth the price of this excellent work." Stephen T. Davis, Russell K. Pitzer Professor of Philosophy, Claremont McKenna College
"Edward Feser is widely recognized as a top scholar in the history of philosophy in general, and in Thomistic and Aristotelian philosophy in particular. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in natural theology. I happily and highly recommend it." J. P. Moreland, Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, Biola University
"Refutes with devastating effect the standard objections to theistic proofs, from David Hume to the New Atheists." Robert C. Koons, Professor of Philosophy, University of Texas at Austin
"Yet another fine book by Edward Feser. He replies to (literally) all of the objections and shows convincingly how the most popular objections (the kind one hears in Introduction to Philosophy courses) are very often completely beside the point and, even when they're not, are 'staggeringly feeble and overrated.'" Alfred J. Freddoso, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, University of Notre Dame
"It's a good book. Well-argued, well-articulated." Michael Shermer, Skeptic magazine
"A good primer for budding philosophers and theologians on how natural theology is done." Joshua Lim, Nova et Vetera
"An effective introduction to natural theology." Casey Chalk, The University Bookman
"Despite all their bluster, natural theology’s funeral directors will inevitably be buried first. Feser takes a shovel to them." Christopher Morrissey, Catholic World Report
"Thorough and detailed... a book for serious study." Jeff Mirus, Catholic Culture
"For those who crave a rational basis for their faith, or want to demonstrate to their intellectual detractors that faith in God is rational, reasonable and well-founded, this book is perfect." Clare Walker, National Catholic Register
"A useful resource for anyone seeking an introduction to historical arguments about God's existence and their relationship to contemporary philosophical scholarship." Christopher McCaffery, First Things
"Chock-full with detailed information that will be of tremendous use to theologians and philosophers." Glenn Siniscalchi, Religious Studies Review
"A true accomplishment... The major arguments are incredibly well-executed and likely sound." Logan Paul Gage, Philosophia Christi
"It is hard to imagine how such difficult ideas and arguments could be set forth more digestibly." Stephen Brock, Review of Metaphysics
"I cannot stress enough how good it is in its explanations and illustrations and those who teach philosophy will surely find it to be a tremendous resource." Fr. John Cush, Homiletic and Pastoral Review
"Demonstrates striking explicatory skill, indicative of an effective teacher." Christina Read, Faith magazine
"[A] masterful work." Gerald Korson, Legatus magazine
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| By Man Shall His Blood Be Shed: A Catholic Defense of Capital Punishment
(co-authored with Joseph M. Bessette)
(Ignatius Press, 2017)
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"I endorse this book wholeheartedly." Dennis Prager, The Dennis Prager Show
"The book simply flattens its opponents... [An] unparalleled -- and, I'm tempted to say, irrefutable -- marshalling of evidence and logic" Janet Smith, Claremont Review of Books
"This excellent, convincing, and much-needed book will be valuable not only to Catholics, but to readers of any faith who ask why capital punishment is justified." J. Budziszewski, Professor of Government and Philosophy, University of Texas at Austin
"At long last, we have a serious and intelligent look at all aspects of the death penalty... This book brilliantly sheds some much needed realism in the fuzzy thinking in our society and often in the Church on this basic question." Fr. James V. Schall, S.J., Professor Emeritus, Georgetown University
"Feser and Bessette are exceptionally lucid and well-balanced thinkers. They have produced an illuminating study of a subject often clouded by emotions." Robert Royal, President, Faith and Reason Institute
"The arguments in this book have clarified many of the contentions of this critical issue in my mind." Fr. Robert A. Sirico, President, The Acton Institute
"A triumph of truth over platitude, of fact over fiction, and of argument over emotion... From this point on, all contributions to the capital punishment debate, especially as conducted by and among Catholics, must incorporate the work of Feser and Bessette or risk irrelevance." Edward N. Peters, Professor of Canon Law, Sacred Heart Major Seminary
"Intelligent, well-documented, and persuasive." Fr. Kevin Flannery, S.J., Professor of Philosophy, Pontifical Gregorian University
"Return[s] to the domain of charitable and luminous right reason a subject too frequently distorted by fetters of political correctness, doctrinal ignorance, and a certain emotive blindness." Steven A. Long, Professor of Theology, Ave Maria University
"The solid scholarship in this book is timely and, really, overdue. When sentiment usurps reason, authentic development of doctrine is distorted into destruction of doctrine." Fr. George William Rutler, Pastor, Church of St. Michael, New York City
"Feser and Bessette conclusively show that in Catholic doctrine the death penalty is a moral, legitimate and appropriate punishment for certain heinous crimes." Fr. Gerald Murray, J.C.D., Pastor, Holy Family Church, New York City
"One of the clearest and most compelling pro-death penalty essays I've ever seen." Barry Latzer, Emeritus Professor of Criminal Justice, John Jay College of Criminal Justice
"No one has explained these things so thoroughly as Feser and Bessette, and no one has so thoroughly debunked the counter arguments, both scholarly and popular." Michael Pakaluk, Professor of Ethics, The Busch School of Business and Economics, The Catholic University of America
"It's long overdue that Catholics understand that the Church teaches the death penalty can be a legitimate form of punishment. The teaching of recent popes and bishops must always be respected, but, on this point, the saints and the tradition of the Church have also spoken. Their voices, too, must be heard." Fr. Thomas Petri, O.P., Vice President and Academic Dean, Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception, Dominican House of Studies, Washington, D.C.
"[The book argues] that the Church's position on capital punishment has always been that it is not intrinsically evil, but it is rather a matter of prudential decision about which there can be valid disagreement. This argument is completely convincing, given the abundance of evidence from philosophy, scripture, and Tradition." James Jacobs, Crisis Magazine
"So thorough and so relentless that it is difficult to imagine anybody reading it and coming away unconvinced by the lawfulness and usefulness of capital punishment." William M. Briggs, One Peter Five
"Anything written by Edward Feser is reliable and worth time... This is a good book for the strong reader, student of Catholic moral and social teaching, seminarians and clerics." Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z's Blog
"The debate on capital punishment is a good one to have and there are strong arguments to be made on both sides... Whether we like it or not, Bessette and Feser have made strong points." Fr. Dwight Longenecker
"Trenchant and cogent." Daniel Lendman, Reading Religion
"Systematic and convincing... Feser and Bessette accomplish what they set out to do." F. Douglas Kneibert, New Oxford Review
"Every U.S. bishop should read it... [It] will now become the standard Catholic work on capital punishment." Christopher Manion, The Wanderer
"Persuasively argue[d]... This is the book that must be refuted if further steps are to be taken by Church leaders to condemn the death penalty." Matthew Franck, The Witherspoon Institute
"Argue[d] resolutely and persuasively." Brian Welter, National Catholic Bioethics Quarterly
"A thoroughly researched and well written presentation of Catholic moral teaching on capital punishment as derived from natural law and tradition... Should be read by anyone engaged in the present day discussion about capital punishment." Fr. Richard Yevchak, The Incarnate Word
"Relentlessly tightly-argued... An important corrective within an often one-sided debate among churchmen." Fr. Richard Norman, New Directions
"The most exhaustive and convincing defense of the death penalty to date... There is no abolitionist argument that is not addressed and refuted. And there is no flimsy cultural cliche that survives the impeccable logic and weight of evidence that the authors marshal." Ben Crenshaw, Denver Journal
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| From Aristotle to John Searle and Back Again: Four Philosophical Articles
(Eikon Publishing, 2017)
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| Neo-Scholastic Essays
(St. Augustine's Press, 2015)
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"Nicely exhibits Feser's clear writing style and uncommonly strong facility with both the Scholastic and analytic traditions" Travis Dumsday, Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews
"Feser has a gift for seeing the heart of a problem, as well as a gift for clear expression and high-quality, fair polemic -- these factors, together, offer the best reasons to read anything written by him" Jamie Spiering, Review of Metaphysics
"[An] extensive achievement... [Feser] furnishes substantial hope for a further productive, and neither dogmatic nor defensive, dialogue between Thomism and analytic philosophy" James Swindal, International Philosophical Quarterly
"Recommended [as an] introduction to Feser's larger [body of] work" Ryan Shinkel, The University Bookman
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| Scholastic Metaphysics: A Contemporary Introduction
(Editiones Scholasticae/Transaction Publishers, 2014)
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"Argue[s] unabashedly and very effectively for a full-scale and systematic adoption of Aristotelian-Thomistic metaphysics as a cure for what ails contemporary analytic metaphysics... Feser has done as much as anyone in the past ten years to promote and defend Thomism within mainstream philosophical circles." Alfred Freddoso, John and Jean Oesterle Professor of Philosophy, University of Notre Dame
"Wonderful. [Feser's] a very clear writer [and the book] tells a compelling story." Stephen Mumford, Professor of Metaphysics in the Department of Philosophy, University of Nottingham
"An excellent overview... [and] an effective challenge to anyone who would dismiss scholastic metaphysics as irrelevant." William Carroll, Thomas Aquinas Fellow in Theology and Science at Blackfriars Hall, Oxford, and member of the Faculty of Theology and Religion of the University of Oxford
"A welcome addition for those interested in bringing the concepts, terminology and presuppositions between scholastic and contemporary analytic philosophers to commensuration." Paul Symington, Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews
"One of the most refreshing books I have come across in years... a prime example of a quiet revolution that is taking place whereby the basics of the scholastic tradition are recovered and developed... In Feser's little 'manual,' we have the seeds of something great." Fr. James V. Schall, SJ, Professor Emeritus, Georgetown University
"As an analytic metaphysician, I found the book to be very good... Highly recommended." Patrick Toner, American Catholic Philosophical Quarterly
"One would be hard pressed to find a better introduction... The book could only have been written by someone who has a complete command of the fundamental concepts of scholastic metaphysics, as well as an impressive knowledge of the main currents of modern philosophy." D. Q. McInerny, Review of Metaphysics
"Feser demonstrates a mastery of both the Scholastic tradition he draws upon and the writings of contemporary thinkers" David Goodill, New Blackfriars
"Both as a presentation of many of the central concepts of manualist Thomism and as an introduction to many issues in contemporary metaphysical thought, Feser's book succeeds on several levels. Feser is a clear and engaging writer" Michael Sullivan, Studia Neoaristotelica
"A brilliant new defence of metaphysics... a lively read" Christopher Howse, Daily Telegraph
"Page after page, insight after insight piles up -- so many that if you have any philosophical curiosity at all, you simply cannot stop reading." Christopher Morrissey, Catholic World Report
"Feser has earned significant fanfare in recent years for his lucid presentations and defenses of Thomism... The fanfare is well deserved." Brian Besong, New Oxford Review
"Feser is blessed with a clear and entertaining prose style, which makes it all the more enjoyable to engage his philosophical work. I highly recommend this book." Thomas M. Ward, Pro Ecclesia
"A clearly written and remarkably well-researched analysis" George Lazaroiu, Review of Contemporary Philosophy
"Our leading Thomistic philosopher writing in English today." Mark Brumley, President and CEO of Ignatius Press
"I don't think Professor Feser intended it as a page-turner, but I tore through it like it was an airport novel." Mary Harrington, author of Feminism Against Progress
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| Aristotle on Method and Metaphysics
(Palgrave Macmillan, 2013)
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"A really good collection of state-of-the-art essays." William F. Vallicella, Retired Professor of Philosophy, Case Western Reserve University
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"Rigorous and accessible philosophy at its best. Even seasoned Thomists will benefit." Ryan Anderson, First Things
"Superb... [Feser] gives the clearest, most helpful account of the famous Five Ways, the proofs St. Thomas gives for the existence of God, that I've read." R. R. Reno, Professor of Theology, Creighton University
"A breath of fresh air... Feser does yeoman's work in offering a clear and concise presentation of what can be very difficult to understand for the beginner." Francis J. Beckwith, Philosophia Christi
"At last. A concise, accessible, and compelling introduction to Aquinas's thought. Feser shows that Aquinas's philosophy is still a live option for thinkers today." Kelly James Clark, Professor of Philosophy, Calvin College
"Lucid, cogent, and compelling. Required reading." Christopher Kaczor, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Loyola Marymount University
"Useful and easy to read. Students and scholars will find this highly beneficial." Fulvio di Blasi, President, Thomas International
"Feser is perhaps the best Thomistic philosopher in the USA." Christopher Malloy, Associate Professor of Theology, University of Dallas
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| The Last Superstition: A Refutation of the New Atheism
(St. Augustine's Press, 2008)
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ForeWord Magazine's Book of the Year in Religion
On Booklist Editors' Choice list of best books of 2008
"Really fantastically written... Rare for a philosophy book, really readable and lucid." Ben Shapiro, The Ben Shapiro Show
"Wonderful, wonderful book, that speaks [to]... what has gone wrong with the thinking in our times." Andrew Klavan, The Andrew Klavan Show
"[Feser] has the rare and enviable gift of making philosophical argument compulsively readable... The publisher's blurb tells us that this book has been widely hailed as the strongest argument ever made against the New Atheists. Having read and reviewed quite a number of other similar books, I concur with this judgment." Anthony Kenny, Times Literary Supplement
"Edward Feser... is an immensely talented Aristotelico-Thomistic philosopher, and the pages he devotes to explaining the proofs for the existence of God are as clear, cogent, and convincing as any I’ve ever read (and I’ve read many)." National Review
"With energy and humor as well as transparent exposition, Feser reestablishes the unassailable superiority of classical philosophy." ALA Booklist (starred review)
"Melds philosophic acumen with an acute sense of humor, steadily dismantling the philosophic claims of Dawkins, Hitchens, Dennett, and others... a sharp critique of modern philosophical errors." Review of Metaphysics
"Feser is a talented philosopher who can present Christian thought in broad strokes or in fine detail with equal authority... Though I have spent a lifetime teaching and writing about the same matters as this book discusses, I was challenged and instructed on almost every page." Graeme Hunter, Touchstone
"If Dawkins, Dennett, Harris, and Hitchens were at all interested in a serious rebuttal, they now have it." David Oderberg, Professor of Philosophy, University of Reading
"Thoughtful and theologically sophisticated... serious and passionately engaged." Roger Kimball, co-editor and publisher, The New Criterion
"A tour de force that should be in the library of every thinking citizen, believer or unbeliever." Francis J. Beckwith, Professor of Philosophy and Church-State Studies, Baylor University
"[A] marvelous book... Given faith's urgent need for its preambles, [Feser's] arrival on the scene is a cause for rejoicing." Matthew Levering, The Thomist
"Learned, carefully reasoned, and philosophically astute." J. Budziszewski, Departments of Government and Philosophy, University of Texas at Austin, author of What We Can't Not Know: A Guide
"A crushing reply to the string of recent books by the so-called New Atheists... a stunning work." Thomas Woods, author of Meltdown
"A wonderfully clear overview of Thomism." James Kalb, author of The Tyranny of Liberalism
"More than anything else, Feser deserves praise for showing, in a comprehensible way, that philosophy makes sense and remains terribly relevant to how to live well in the world today." National Catholic Register
"Brilliant... I have never seen the topics that Feser discusses presented so clearly... Agree with him or not, anyone who reads The Last Superstition will learn a great deal about philosophy." David Gordon, The Ludwig von Mises Institute
"If [atheists] were willing to dispassionately consider the case for theism that Feser builds here, they would come away from reading this book with their confidence profoundly shaken." Patrick Madrid, Envoy Magazine
"A brilliant, careful analysis." Fr. Kenneth Baker, Homiletic and Pastoral Review
"A document of singular importance. Of all the books written in response to the 'new atheists'... this one has to be counted among the very best." D. Q. McInerny, Fellowship of Catholic Scholars Quarterly
"Superb... Feser meets his goal of refuting the new atheism on its own terms, convincingly and with panache." Bernard Mulcahy, Nova et Vetera
"Flows with bonhomie and a gusto similar to a ringing oration -- an agreeable volume for picking up and putting down whenever one's earthly existence intrudes on the sublime." New Oxford Review
"Feser's way of doing philosophy is refreshingly red-blooded and virile, not for the philosophically faint of heart." Joseph Trabbic, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Ave Maria University
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Locke
(Oneworld Publications, 2007)
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"A lucid short introduction to this architect of philosophical modernity… Edward Feser is one of the best contemporary writers on philosophy" National Review
"A clear and well-written overview and critique of the whole of Locke's philosophy... will undoubtedly keep Locke scholars busy for some time" Reason Papers
"Excellent… especially illuminating is Feser’s account of the relation between Locke’s liberal political philosophy and his empiricist epistemology and metaphysics" Fred D. Miller, Jr., Social Philosophy and Policy Center, Bowling Green State University
"Striking and instructive" Graeme Hunter, Ottawa University
"An outstanding introduction... [and] also a penetrating interpretive work" Joseph Pappin III, Studies in Burke and His Time
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The Cambridge Companion to Hayek
(Cambridge University Press, 2006)
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"A clear, balanced introduction to Hayek's life and thought... Highly recommended" Choice
"Thoroughly informative and stimulating" National Review
"Highly recommended" Journal of Markets and Morality
"The best collection of articles on Hayek assembled to date. All future serious Hayek scholarship will have to incorporate this volume... It is a tour de force" Liberty
"Very good" History of Political Economy
"A good introduction to a fascinating figure" Review of Political Economy
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Philosophy of Mind
(Oneworld Publications, 2005; revised edition 2006)
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"Engaging throughout... Recommended" Choice
"Excellent" William Hasker, Huntington College
"Refreshing, provocative, and important… It should appear on every reading list" David Oderberg, University of Reading
"Splendid… the arguments are engaging and provide a refreshing challenge to some of the conventional assumptions of the field" Charles Taliaferro, St. Olaf College
"An excellent introduction" John Haldane, University of St. Andrews
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On Nozick
(Thomson-Wadsworth, 2003)
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"Excellent and pleasing" The Independent Review
"Excellent... It is full of good arguments" Journal of Libertarian Studies
"Fast-paced, accessible, and readable... impressive... erudite" Journal of Ayn Rand Studies
"Presents Nozick's views with intellectual honesty" Journal of Markets and Morality
"Feser [exhibits] considerable abilities of exposition and argument" The Mises Review
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