'For those who haven't yet read Midgley, these essays are an excellent place to start.' - Jon Turney, The Guardian 'An elegant and sane little book. Unusually for a philosopher, Midgley has a superb ear for the use and misuse of language.' - Edward Skidelsky, New Statesman 'She has, perhaps, the sharpest perception of any living thinker of the dangerous extremism that lurks behind so much contemporary scientistic discourse . Merely as anthologies of contemporary folly, Midgley's books are essential reading . we have Mary Midgley among us. We should pay attention and be grateful.' - Brian Appleyard, The Sunday Times '[Mary Midgley's] latest book is full of good sense and illumination on many topics .

Midgley's pathbreaking efforts should be warmly welcomed.' - The Philosopher's Magazine 'Mary's voice, sane, clear and brooking no nonsense, speaks crisply from every page, debunking scientific and non-scientific pretensions alike. A chapter each evening will help me keep sane.' - The Sunday Times 'Christian readers will be sympathetic and find much material for helpful reflection on the topics chosen.' - The Gospel and Our Culture Network.