What's Wrong with Eating People?: 33 More Perplexing Philosophy Puzzles

What's Wrong with Eating People?: 33 More Perplexing Philosophy Puzzles

by PeterCave (Author)

Synopsis

In this stunning sequel to last Christmas's 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!

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 252
Edition: Reprint
Publisher: Oneworld Publications
Published: 01 Sep 2008

ISBN 10: 1851686207
ISBN 13: 9781851686209
Book Overview: The sensational follow-up to the bestselling Can a Robot be Human

Media Reviews
Cave is not just a very gifted philosopher, he's also clear, captivating and funny too. Stephen Law, Author of The Philosophy Gym and editor of Think
Author Bio
Peter Cave is a lecturer in philosophy at The Open University and City University, London. He frequently contributes to philosophy magazines and journals, from the serious to the fun, lectures around the world, and has scripted and presented philosophy programmes for the BBC.