The Big Think Book

Discover Philosophy Through 99 Perplexing Problems

Peter Cave

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One World
21 October 2015

Philosophy; Popular philosophy

Is it morally acceptable to kill one person to save five? How do we know the sun will rise tomorrow? Can a robot be human?

In philosophy, the questions range from the wonderful to the strange, and from the ridiculous to the very serious indeed. With the aid of tall stories, jokes, common sense and bizarre insights, Peter Cave addresses some of the biggest issues in the subjects of ethics, knowledge, logic, politics, emotions, metaphysics and more. Replete with amusing and mind-boggling examples, The Big Think Book is the perfect gift for anyone who likes to puzzle over the conundrums of life and is an ideal introduction for new students of philosophy.

By: Peter Cave
Imprint: One World
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 31mm
Weight: 386g
ISBN: 9781780747422
ISBN 10: 178074742X
Pages: 544
Publication Date: 21 October 2015
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Peter Cave lectures in philosophy for The Open University and New York University (London). He is the author of eight books on philosophy, making it accessible to a wide audience, including the bestselling Can a Robot be Human?: 33 Perplexing Philosophy Puzzles.

Reviews for The Big Think Book: Discover Philosophy Through 99 Perplexing Problems

Britain's wittiest philosopher. * Raymond Tallis * Now we can all be philosophers. Engaging and mentally stimulating. * New Scientist on <i>Do Llamas Fall in Love?</i> *