New Philosophy Compass Issue, August 2011

The latest issue of Philosophy Compass is now available on Wiley Online Library

Aesthetics & Philosophy of Art

Ideal Observer Theories in Aesthetics (pages 513–522) Stephanie Ross Article first published online: 8 AUG 2011 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1747-9991.2011.00416.x

Logic & Language

Proof Theory for Modal Logic (pages 523–538) Sara Negri Article first published online: 8 AUG 2011 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1747-9991.2011.00418.x

Naturalistic Philosophy

The Instrumental Value of Explanations (pages 539–551) Tania Lombrozo Article first published online: 8 AUG 2011 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1747-9991.2011.00413.x

Philosophy of Religion

Naturalistic Explanation for Religious Belief (pages 552–563) David Leech and Aku Visala Article first published online: 8 AUG 2011 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1747-9991.2011.00414.x Anselmian Theism (pages 564–571) Yujin Nagasawa Article first published online: 8 AUG 2011 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1747-9991.2011.00415.x

Teaching & Learning Guide

Teaching & Learning Guide for: Logic and Divine Simplicity (pages 572–574) Anders Kraal Article first published online: 8 AUG 2011 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1747-9991.2011.00417.x

New Found Faith in Science

Newton by William Blake: Have scientists really turned their back on religion?

Atheists, look away now; scientists are not on your side. Or at least not as much as one might expect, according to recent evidence. In a study conducted by professor Elaine Howard Ecklund of Rice University, Texas, 1700 scientist were surveyed, along with 275 who were interviewed, as to their religious persuasion. Around 50% were admittedly religious in the traditional sense, and a further 20% were “spiritual” in a nonsectarian way. While religion amongst scientists is shown to be less prevalent in comparison to the population of the nation the data was collected in (the USA), this remains a surprising result.