Professor Explores Influential Philosopher in First Book | College of Idaho News

Mary Midgley had a profound ability to impact others with her philosophy, which included College of Idaho Professor Greg McElwain by College of Idaho News.

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So much so, the subject of his first book is centered on the late philosopher.

“She’s probably the reason I’m in philosophy today,” said McElwain, who teaches philosophy at the College.

The book is titled “Mary Midgley: An Introduction” and was released in November. It covers topics of morality, human nature, gender, animals, religion and science. McElwain’s teachings at the College, specifically on animals and the environment, have matured through the topics Midgley contributed to throughout her life...

It took McElwain eight years to gather interviews and background information for the book, one year of research, and an additional year of writing to complete it. He hopes readers take away not only an appreciation for Midgley and her philosophy, but also the ways philosophy can be practically used to engage the world and even transform it.  
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