Cave's brilliant paradoxes and puzzles explain classic conundrums and some of the most exciting problems in Philosophy - with lots of laughs along the way.From encounters with bears (ethical dilemmas) to talking with a turkey (the problem of induction) this is packed with fun problems and dilemmas -
What's wrong with eating people?: 33 more perplexing philosophy puzzles
β Scribed by Cave, Peter
- Publisher
- Oneworld Publications
- Year
- 2009;2008
- Tongue
- English
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
β¦ Synopsis
In this stunning sequel to last Christmas' bestselling surprise hit, "Can a Robot be Human?", Peter Cave once again engages the reader in a romp through the best bits of philosophical thought. With the aid of tall stories, jokes, common sense and bizarre insights, Cave tackles some of life's most important questions and introduces the puzzles that will keep you pondering throughout the night. From encounters with bears (ethical dilemmas) to talking turkeys (the problem of induction), Cave storms through philosophy's classic conundrums with rapier wit and wisdom. Illustrated with quirky cartoons throughout, "What's Wrong With Eating People?" leaves no stone unturned, covering a smorgasbord of topics including logic, ethics, art and politics. It will provide a perfect gift for anyone who puzzles about the world!
Library : General
Formats : EPUB
ISBN : 9781851686209
β¦ Subjects
Philosophy;;Trivia and miscellanea;;Philosophy -- Miscellanea
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Cave's brilliant paradoxes and puzzles explain classic conundrums and some of the most exciting problems in Philosophy - with lots of laughs along the way.From encounters with bears (ethical dilemmas) to talking with a turkey (the problem of induction) this is packed with fun problems and dilemmas -
<p class="description">SUMMARY:<br>Cave's brilliant paradoxes and puzzles explain classic conundrums and some of the most exciting problems in Philosophy - with lots of laughs along the way.From encounters with bears (ethical dilemmas) to talking with a turkey (the problem of induction) this is pack
SUMMARY:<br>Cave's brilliant paradoxes and puzzles explain classic conundrums and some of the most exciting problems in Philosophy - with lots of laughs along the way.From encounters with bears (ethical dilemmas) to talking with a turkey (the problem of induction) this is packed with fun problems an
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