What's Wrong with Eating People?: 33 More Perplexing Philosophy PuzzlesSimon and Schuster, 2008 M09 1 - 252 páginas The sensational follow-up to the bestselling Can a Robot be Human 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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alls fair with bears? | |
A pill for everything? | |
In no time at | |
waving or drowning? | |
Hi Im Sir Isaac Newton dont mention the apples | |
and the living is easy | |
My beloved is mine or The trouble with football is the other team | |
take the box? | |
The brain | |
Whats wrong with eating people? or even Whos for dinner? | |
How to gain whatever you want | |
I am the greatest or There aint no Sanity Claus | |
beats and peeping Toms | |
Should we save the jerboa? | |
dressing | |
beauty burglars and beholders | |
An offer you can only refuse | |
What will be will be | |
Women and men are equal really? | |
Humpty Dumpty advises Ms Turkey | |
Man or sheep? | |
Paintings within and without | |
when yes means no | |
Past caring? | |
Cocktails rivers and Sir John Cutlers stockings | |
Do we make the stars? | |
Further reading | |
a quick finder | |
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