Peter Cave

Broschiertes Buch

Can a Robot Be Human?

33 Perplexing Philosophy Puzzles

Beschreibung

Can a murderer be innocent? ¿ Are you really unique? ¿ What does it mean to be in love? ¿ Can you ever believe anyone who says 'I'm telling the truth'? ¿ What separates a saint, a sinner and a suicide bomber? With puzzles and paradoxes, jokes and tall stories, Peter Cave offers a witty investigation into 33 of life's most important questions. Teeming with fiendish but delightful logic, Peter Cave's tales will have you thinking and arguing about life and the universe. From how to get into heaven to tortoises that cannot be outrun, this is a fresh take on philosophy's most fascinating conundrums. Prepare to be perplexed!

Autor

Writer and broadcaster Peter Cave teaches philosophy for The Open University and City University, London. He chairs the Humanist Philosopher s Group and is often in debate, talking about paradoxes,’ while arguing for good reasoning, especially in ethical, political and religious life. He frequently contributes to philosophy magazine, from the serious to the fun, lectures abroad, and introduced BBC radio listeners to a paradoxical fair of fun.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Oneworld Publications
• 2nd edition
• Seitenzahl: 248
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Juli 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 201mm x 129mm x 27mm
• Gewicht: 277g
• ISBN-13: 9781851686476
• ISBN-10: 1851686479
• Artikelnr.: 24603739

Rezensionen

"A chirpy introduction to philosophy through thought-experiments and paradoxes." The Guardian