In this 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 how to get to heaven, to speedy tortoises, 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. This title is for everyone who puzzles about the world.
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"Peter Cave's lively new book is full of arresting ideas, brow-creasing
conundrums, persistent puzzles, and pleasing paradoxes. It is ideal reading
for open and inquiring minds from 12 to 112-- in fact for everybody who is
just dipping a toe into philosophy for the first time. -- Timothy Chappell - Professor of Philosophy, The Open University
Peter Cave's Can a Robot Be Human? is entertaining, witty, and highly readable. A most enjoyable and illuminating read. -- Michael Clark - Editor of Analysis and Emeritus Professor of Philosophy, University of Nottingham
With skill and good humour, Peter Cave guides the reader through a maze of intriguing philosophical puzzles. -- Lawrence Goldstein - Professor of Philosophy, University of Kent
"This is a chirpy introduction to philosophy through thought-experiments and paradoxes."
-- The Guardian, October 13th, 2007
"The book continues to be unputdownable" -- Philosophy Now, May/June 2008
"The examples are engaging and wittily explained, and enhanced by amusing cartoons" -- Good Book Guide, May 2009
conundrums, persistent puzzles, and pleasing paradoxes. It is ideal reading
for open and inquiring minds from 12 to 112-- in fact for everybody who is
just dipping a toe into philosophy for the first time. -- Timothy Chappell - Professor of Philosophy, The Open University
Peter Cave's Can a Robot Be Human? is entertaining, witty, and highly readable. A most enjoyable and illuminating read. -- Michael Clark - Editor of Analysis and Emeritus Professor of Philosophy, University of Nottingham
With skill and good humour, Peter Cave guides the reader through a maze of intriguing philosophical puzzles. -- Lawrence Goldstein - Professor of Philosophy, University of Kent
"This is a chirpy introduction to philosophy through thought-experiments and paradoxes."
-- The Guardian, October 13th, 2007
"The book continues to be unputdownable" -- Philosophy Now, May/June 2008
"The examples are engaging and wittily explained, and enhanced by amusing cartoons" -- Good Book Guide, May 2009
About the Author
Peter Cave teaches Philosophy at City University, London, UK. He has lectured around the world and often writes for Philosophy Now. He has written and presented philosophy programmes for the BBC.
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By D. L. Jordan
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What I love about this book is that it covers a lot of ground, but makes it very easy to understand the debates around each of the 33 problems and the reasons why they are problems. Peter Cave's characteristically witty style also makes this a much easier read than it should be given the complexity of the subjects of each chapter.
35 of 39 people found the following review helpful
By B.Right.On
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Really enjoyed this book. A rare mixture of being genuinely thought provoking and genuinely funny. I found myself mulling over the philsophical ideas and paradoxes long after I'd put the book down.
Especially liked Zeno's tortoise finally coming out of his shell. ;-)
But its more than just a humourous look at ancient philsosphical paradoxes, as it relates many of the ideas to current arguements in politics, ethics, religion and sex.
Especially liked Zeno's tortoise finally coming out of his shell. ;-)
But its more than just a humourous look at ancient philsosphical paradoxes, as it relates many of the ideas to current arguements in politics, ethics, religion and sex.
47 of 53 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Peter Cave manages to make his 33 'perplexing philosophy puzzles' at turns funny, touching and, believe it or not, sexy. His clear, pellucid style makes even the most difficult problem easier to understand.
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Good for beginners
Good for beginners, but may be too simple or long-winded for those who already know their way around most philosophy concepts. Ideal for those starting AS.
Published 20 months ago by Charlie
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Expanding Horizons
Before reading this book it seemed it must be good to have some opposing views about it. Perhaps I am stupid - despite having a degree including a unit in philosophy - but the... Read more
Published on 1 Mar 2011 by A Different BB
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Not Perplexing, not puzzling.
I'll keep this short and not so sweet. Here's a philosophical puzzle for you (according to the criteria established in this book). Read more
Published on 28 Feb 2011 by Welshcakes
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A success
I got this as a present for a friend of mine who's a Philosophy teacher. He loved it ... he thought it would give him ideas to keep the teenage kids interested in class (the... Read more
Published on 12 Jan 2011 by Daisy Girl
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Long-winded
I was really looking forward to reading this book and when it arrived I opened it with anticipation. From the outset, the author's writing style is repetitive and long-winded. Read more
Published on 7 Dec 2010 by C. Middleton
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Great Read
If you are interested in philosophy or just enjoy thoughtful questions then this book is a great read, already recommended it to many friends
Published on 22 Sep 2010 by Mr Brown
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Enjoyable, but not as thorough or unbiased as '50 ideas...'
I think this book is an entertaining and easily accessible read.
However, the author's prejudices / pov are not stated but do seriously come through. Read more
However, the author's prejudices / pov are not stated but do seriously come through. Read more
Published on 2 Sep 2009 by Booballoo
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This book was on my wish list and I was delighted to get from my kids for Christmas. Unfortunately it was more than a little disappointing. Read more
Published on 17 Jun 2009 by J. Harvey
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Brief but enjoyable
With 33 chapters squeezed into less than 200 pages, Peter Cave's absorbing journey into philosophy very much keeps the emphasis on brevity and fun, but also serves as a genuinely... Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2009 by Steve M
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Promising but disappointing
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