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OverviewIn this fun and entertaining book of puzzles and paradoxes, Peter Cave introduces some of life’s most important questions with tales and tall stories, reasons and arguments, common sense and bizarre conclusions. From speedy tortoises to getting into heaven, paradoxes and puzzles give rise to some of the most exciting problems in philosophy—from logic to ethics and from art to politics. Illustrated with quirky cartoons throughout, Can A Robot Be Human? takes the reader on a taster tour of the most interesting and delightful parts of philosophy. It’s for everyone who puzzles about the world! Full Product DetailsAuthor: Peter CavePublisher: Oneworld Publications Imprint: Oneworld Publications Edition: 2nd edition Dimensions: Width: 12.90cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 19.80cm Weight: 0.280kg ISBN: 9781851686476ISBN 10: 1851686479 Pages: 248 Publication Date: 01 September 2008 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsThe book continues to be unputdownable , Philosophy Now. With its wonderful varied selection of topics, plus Cave's admirable lightness of touch, this is one of the most entertaining and thought provoking books I've come across in years. So stop messing around with trivia like Sudoku and give your brain a real treat by buying this book. Focus Magazine This is a chirpy introduction to philosophy through thought-experiments and paradoxes. The Guardian The book continues to be unputdownable Philosophy Now A chirpy introduction to philosophy through thought-experiments and paradoxes. The Guardian Lightly written, but definitely no dumbing down. A simulating read, the subject ranges wide and far. Publishing News With its wonderful varied selection of topics, plus Cave's admirable lightness of touch, this is one of the most entertaining and thought provoking books I've come across in years. So stop messing around with trivia like Sudoku and give your brain a real treat by buying this book. Focus Magazine Author InformationPeter Cave regularly lectures in philosophy for The Open University and City University, London. He frequently contributes to philosophy journals and magazines, from the serious to the fun, lectures around the world, and has scripted and presented philosophy programmes for the BBC. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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