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Race A Philosophical Introduction Third Edition PAUL C. TAYLOR Pennsylvania State University The third edition of Race: A Philosophical Introduction continues to provide the definitive guide to a topic of major contemporary importance. In this thoroughly updated and revised volume, Paul Taylor outlines the main features and implications of race-thinking, while engaging the ideas of important figures such as Linda Alcoff, K. Anthony Appiah, W. E. B. Du Bois, Michel Foucault and Sally Haslanger. The result is a comprehensive but accessible introduction to philosophical race theory and to a non-biological and situational notion of race, which blends metaphysics and social epistemology, aesthetics, analytic philosophy and pragmatic philosophy of experience. Taylor approaches the key questions in philosophy of race: What is racethinking? Don’t we know better than to talk about race now? Are there any races? What is it like to have a racial identity? And how important, ethically, is colour blindness? On the way to answering these questions, he takes up topics such as mixed-race identity, white supremacy, the relationship between the race concept and other social identity categories, and the impact of race-thinking on our erotic and romantic lives. The concluding section explores the racially fraught issues of policing, immigration, and global justice, and the implications of the political upheavals of the past decade, from the election of Donald Trump to the global upsurge in antiimmigrant populism. Updated throughout, Race remains a vital resource for the educated general reader as well as for students and scholars of ethnic studies, philosophy, sociology, and related fields. 229 x 152mm • 280 pages • UK November 2020, US January 2021 HB • 978-1-5095-3289-6 • £55.00 / $69.95 / €67.90 PB • 978-1-5095-3290-2 • £17.99 / $24.95 / €23.90 ebook available

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American Pragmatism An Introduction ALBERT R. SPENCER Portland State University ‘This book is well-written, extensively researched, broad in scope, and does an admirably good job of expanding the tent of American pragmatism (as it were) to include a variety of thinkers and movements who are not always sufficiently appreciated. It will be well-received by students and scholars of American philosophy and pragmatism.’ David Rondel, University of Nevada, Reno ‘More than an introduction or a survey, this book makes the case for pragmatism’s diversity and richness. From its Indigenous roots to its inter-American and global reach, pragmatism is presented as a philosophical tradition that continues to be of contemporary relevance to contemporary problems.’ Gregory Pappas, Texas A&M University In this comprehensive introduction, Spencer presents a new story of the origins and development of American Pragmatism, from its emergence through the interaction of European and Indigenous American cultures to its contemporary status as a diverse, vibrant, and contested global philosophy. This is an indispensable guide for undergraduate students. 216 x 138mm • 272 pages • UK November 2019, US January 2020 HB • 978-1-5095-2471-6 • £55.00 / $69.95 / €67.90 PB • 978-1-5095-2472-3 • £16.99 / $24.95 / €21.90 ebook available

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Existentialism An Introduction Second Edition KEVIN AHO Florida Gulf Coast University ‘A clear and fresh introduction to existentialism packed with insights from an impressively wide range of writers including philosophers, poets, and psychotherapists. It’s a timely and astute examination of existentialism’s legacy that shows its relevance for modern challenges such as eco-anxiety and the medicalization of the human condition.’ Skye Cleary, Columbia University Existentialism: An Introduction has established itself as the most comprehensive and accessible book on the subject available. In this fully revised and expanded second edition, Kevin Aho draws on a wide range of existentialist thinkers from both the secular and religious traditions, adding a wealth of new material on existentialism’s relationship with Marxist thought and its impact on feminist phenomenology and critical race theory. Chapters centre on the key themes of freedom, authenticity, being-in-theworld, alienation, and nihilism. Aho also addresses important but often overlooked issues in the canon of existentialism, including the role of embodiment, existentialism’s contribution to ethics, political theory and environmental and comparative philosophies, as well as its influence on the allied health professions. By tracking its many and significant influences on modern thought, Kevin Aho shows why existentialism cannot be easily dismissed as a moribund or outdated movement, but instead endures as one of the most important and vibrant areas of contemporary philosophy. Existentialism remains so influential because it forcefully deals with what it means to be human and engages with fundamental questions such as ‘Who am I?’ and ‘How should I live?’ Existentialism: An Introduction is the ideal text for upper-level philosophy students and for anyone interested in the movement’s key figures and concepts. 229 x 152mm • 236 pages • UK November 2020, US January 2021 HB • 978-1-5095-3961-1 • £55.00 / $69.95 / €67.90 PB • 978-1-5095-3962-8 • £16.99 / $24.95 / €20.90 ebook available

Political Philosophy A Beginners’ Guide for Students and Politicians Fourth Edition ADAM SWIFT University College London ‘[Adam Swift’s] book is a welcoming invitation into the world of political philosophy and urgent injunction to think more deeply and read more widely. This highly readable and relevant introduction to political thought is important reading for politicians and students alike.’ Ed Miliband ‘Adam Swift’s Political Philosophy is a wonderful introduction to the concepts and ideals at the heart of political life ... This third edition has the added virtue of including discussions of the important issues surrounding gender justice and global justice.’ Simon Caney, University of Warwick 229 x 152mm • 256 pages • 2019 HB • 978-1-5095-3334-3 • £55.00 / $69.95 / €67.90 PB • 978-1-5095-3335-0 • £17.99 / $26.95 / €23.90 ebook available

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