In this stunning sequel to last Christmas' 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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"This charmingly witty and inventive collection of philosophical puzzles is bound to spark lively debates around the dinner table." --Rick Lewis, Editor of Philosophy Now
"Your personal philosophy trainer. The puzzles offer you a heady work out, leaving you fitter to fight your own intellectual corner." --Mark Vernon, Author of 42: Deep Thought on Life, the Universe and Everything
"Delightfully written and fun to read. The writing is witty and eloquent and the puzzles are explored throughout with both common sense and wisdom." --Anthony Ellis, Professor of Philosoph in Virginia Commonwealth University
"Your personal philosophy trainer. The puzzles offer you a heady work out, leaving you fitter to fight your own intellectual corner." --Mark Vernon, Author of 42: Deep Thought on Life, the Universe and Everything
"Delightfully written and fun to read. The writing is witty and eloquent and the puzzles are explored throughout with both common sense and wisdom." --Anthony Ellis, Professor of Philosophy in Virginia Commonwealth University
"Your personal philosophy trainer. The puzzles offer you a heady work out, leaving you fitter to fight your own intellectual corner." --Mark Vernon, Author of 42: Deep Thought on Life, the Universe and Everything
"Delightfully written and fun to read. The writing is witty and eloquent and the puzzles are explored throughout with both common sense and wisdom." --Anthony Ellis, Professor of Philosoph in Virginia Commonwealth University
"Your personal philosophy trainer. The puzzles offer you a heady work out, leaving you fitter to fight your own intellectual corner." --Mark Vernon, Author of 42: Deep Thought on Life, the Universe and Everything
"Delightfully written and fun to read. The writing is witty and eloquent and the puzzles are explored throughout with both common sense and wisdom." --Anthony Ellis, Professor of Philosophy in Virginia Commonwealth University
A.W. Moore - Professor of philosophy, University of Oxford, and author of The Infinite
"Energetic, highly entertaining, and delightfully thought-provoking."
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By Cliff Collis
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Peter Cave has written another entertaining and thought provoking book. His exploration of a variety of paradoxes and puzzles challenges our intuitions, revealing the more complex implications of seemingly straight forward situations. Written in a stimulating and amusing style, the book is very 'dipable into', with each puzzle being a self-contained chapter. However, you will still be thinking about the conundrums he raises long after you've put the book down.
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By B.Right.On
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Another thought-provoking book with a human and hourous side from Peter. If you enjoyed Can A Robot Be Human, you'll nejoyed this just as much. Its intelligent, entertaining and very readable. And filled with puns again.
16 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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Peter Cave returns to form with 33 more witty Philosophy puzzles. If you enjoyed 'Can a Robot be Human' you will not be disappointed. If you have not read 'Can a Robot be Human' then I suggest you purchase them both! Phantastic reads for anyone interested in philosophy.
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Fell asleep in the bath!!!!
I love the odd philosophical text.. This one fails to grab you and dies a quick death!!!! I cannot recommend this'
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Philosophy can be fun
I had the privilege of attending Peter Cave's lectures as part of my Open University degree, so was already familiar with his incisive wit and ability to take a sideways look at... Read more
Published on 28 July 2009 by Thannoise
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A Great Dipper!
I thoroughly enjoyed this. It is wonderful for a busy person like me who needs something they can just dip into - but who is also badly in need of some mental stimulation! Read more
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