First Published in 1999. This is Volume I of ten in the Physiological Psychology series. Written in 1930, this book is an attempt to define the nature of feeling, that which in ordinary language is called pleasure and pain, or in more technically psychological terms the affective side of the 'mental life.

Humans use countless tools and are constantly creating new ones. We are so prone to materiality that the changes we implement in our environment could put our very survival at stake. It has therefore become necessary to question the cognitive origins of this materiality. The Tool Instinct examines this subject by diametrically setting aside the idea that tool use is limited to manual activity. It proposes an original perspective that surpasses a great number of false beliefs regarding the relationship between humans and tools. The author argues that the human tendency to create and use tools relies on our ability (one that may be unique to our species) to generate our own physical problems, thereby resulting in a reasoning that is directed towards our physical world.

As a philosopher of intimacy, he stresses the importance of intimate relations and private sentiments in building community bonds.

An exploration, both personal and deeply reported, of how we learn to eat in today’s toxic food culture. Food is supposed to sustain and nourish us. Eating well, any doctor will tell you, is the best way to take care of yourself. Feeding well, any human will tell you, is the most important job a mother has. But for too many of us, food now feels dangerous. We parse every bite we eat as good or bad, and judge our own worth accordingly. When her newborn daughter stopped eating after a medical crisis, Virginia Sole-Smith spent two years teaching her how to feel safe around food again — and in the process, realized just how many of us are struggling to do the same thing. The Eating Instinct visits kitchen tables around America to tell Sole-Smith’s own story, as well as the stories of women recovering from weight loss surgery, of people who eat only nine foods, of families with unlimited grocery budgets and those on food stamps. Every struggle is unique. But Sole-Smith shows how they’re also all products of our modern food culture. And they’re all asking the same questions: How did we learn to eat this way? Why is it so hard to feel good about food? And how can we make it better?

First published in 1922, this book examines the uses of psycho-therapy in the treatment of the psycho-neuroses of war.

What if there is one source of answers to all existential questions of our origin, lives and behaviour? What if this source provides a practical and reliable understanding of right and wrong, intelligence and wisdom, in every situation? The Philosophy of Life Instinct by Shashidhar Sastry uncovers this source. It takes you on a journey of discovery unlike any other, to its diverse effects. It is a path for anyone who has ever been curious about existence, reality, life and happiness; that is to say, all humans and other thinking beings anywhere in the cosmos.

An exploration of the scientific mindset—such character virtues as curiosity, veracity, attentiveness, and humility to evidence—and its importance for science, democracy, and human flourishing. Exemplary scientists have a characteristic way of viewing the world and their work: their mindset and methods all aim at discovering truths about nature. In An Instinct for Truth, Robert Pennock explores this scientific mindset and argues that what Charles Darwin called “an instinct for truth, knowledge, and discovery” has a tacit moral structure—that it is important not only for scientific excellence and integrity but also for democracy and human flourishing. In an era of “post-truth,” the scientific drive to discover empirical truths has a special value. Taking a virtue-theoretic perspective, Pennock explores curiosity, veracity, skepticism, humility to evidence, and other scientific virtues and vices. He explains that curiosity is the most distinctive element of the scientific character, by which other norms are shaped; discusses the passionate nature of scientific attentiveness; and calls for science education not only to teach scientific findings and methods but also to nurture the scientific mindset and its core values. Drawing on historical sources as well as a sociological study of more than a thousand scientists, Pennock's philosophical account is grounded in values that scientists themselves recognize they should aspire to. Pennock argues that epistemic and ethical values are normatively interconnected, and that for science and society to flourish, we need not just a philosophy of science, but a philosophy of the scientist.

Have you ever had a hunch that turned out to be right? A sudden sense of certainty that guided you away from a bad choice? Maybe you felt a gnawing suspicion before walking into a situation that proved problematic? That's your gut instinct trying to communicate with you. It's easy to dismiss these "gut feelings" as irrational, emotional, or just plain weird. After all, how can a feeling in your stomach possibly contain accurate information about the world? But a mounting body of scientific research – combined with centuries of lived human experience – tells us that our intuitions are far more reliable and beneficial than we give them credit for. In this book we'll dive into the fascinating world of intuitive decision-making. We'll explore the complex workings of the enteric nervous system (your "gut brain") and how it communicates with your mind. We'll see why, in an increasingly complex world, overthinking and overanalyzing sometimes do more harm than good. You'll learn how to recognize the subtle signals of intuition, understand the different types of gut feelings, and how to trust them when it matters most. Through real-life stories, cutting-edge scientific research, and practical exercises, this book will help you to: Distinguish true intuition from irrational fears and self-doubt Develop the confidence to take calculated risks based on instinct Improve your decision-making speed and effectiveness Strengthen your relationship with your inner wisdom Utilize your gut feelings in life's most important areas, such as career, relationships, and personal growth. Whether you're a student, a business professional, or simply someone seeking a deeper understanding of themselves, "Trust Your Gut" will be your guide to harnessing the power hidden within one of the body's most overlooked organs. Forget endless pros and cons lists. Forget what society, your family, or even your rational mind says you should do. It's time to start trusting your gut.