The Big Think Book
Discover Philosophy Through 99 Perplexing Problems
Published on 1. October 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
544 pages
978-1-78074-742-2 (ISBN)
Description
What makes me, me - and you, you?
What is this thing called 'love'?
Does life have a point?
Is 'no' the right answer to this question?
Philosophy transports us from the wonderful to the weird, from the funny to the very serious indeed. With the aid of tall stories, jokes, fascinating insights and common sense, Peter Cave offers a comprehensive survey of all areas of philosophy, addressing the big puzzles in ethics and politics, metaphysics and knowledge, religion and the emotions, aesthetics and logic. Replete with a smorgasbord of amusing and mind-boggling examples, The Big Think Book is perfect for anyone who delights in life's conundrums.
What is this thing called 'love'?
Does life have a point?
Is 'no' the right answer to this question?
Philosophy transports us from the wonderful to the weird, from the funny to the very serious indeed. With the aid of tall stories, jokes, fascinating insights and common sense, Peter Cave offers a comprehensive survey of all areas of philosophy, addressing the big puzzles in ethics and politics, metaphysics and knowledge, religion and the emotions, aesthetics and logic. Replete with a smorgasbord of amusing and mind-boggling examples, The Big Think Book is perfect for anyone who delights in life's conundrums.
Reviews / Votes
"Now we can all be philosophers. Engaging and mentally stimulating." * New Scientist on <i>Do Llamas Fall in Love?</i> * "Britain's wittiest philosopher." * Raymond Tallis *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 126 mm
Thickness: 35 mm
Weight
402 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78074-742-2 (9781780747422)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
10/2015
1st Edition
Oneworld Publications
€10.87
Available for download
Person
Peter Cave is a lecturer in philosophy for The Open University and a member of the Council of the Royal Institute of Philosophy. He is also the author of Ethics: A Beginner's Guide, Humanism: A Beginner's Guide and The Big Think Book: Discover Philosophy Through 99 Perplexing Puzzles (all Oneworld).