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Can a Robot be Human? 33 Perplexing Philosophy Puzzles

Cave, Peter
Heftet / 2008 / Engelsk

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781851686476
Publisert
2008-09-01
Utgave
2. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Oneworld Publications
Vekt
280 gr
Høyde
198 mm
Bredde
129 mm
Dybde
19 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet

Forfatter
Cave, Peter

Om bidragsyterne

Writer and broadcaster Peter Cave teaches philosophy for The Open University and City University, London. He chairs the Humanist Philosopher s Group and is often in debate, talking about paradoxes,’ while arguing for good reasoning, especially in ethical, political and religious life. He frequently contributes to philosophy magazine, from the serious to the fun, lectures abroad, and introduced BBC radio listeners to a paradoxical fair of fun.

Can a Robot be Human? 33 Perplexing Philosophy Puzzles

Cave, Peter
Heftet / 2008 / Engelsk
Cave, Peter
Heftet / 2008 / Engelsk
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In this fun and entertaining 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 speedy tortoises to getting into heaven, 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. It’s for everyone who puzzles about the world!
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In this fun and entertaining 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.
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Can a murderer be innocent? • Are you really unique? • What does it mean to be in love? • Can you ever believe anyone who says ‘I’m telling the truth’? • What separates a saint, a sinner and a suicide bomber? With puzzles and paradoxes, jokes and tall stories, Peter Cave offers a witty investigation into 33 of life’s most important questions. Teeming with fiendish but delightful logic, Peter Cave’s tales will have you thinking and arguing about life and the universe. From how to get into heaven to tortoises that cannot be outrun, this is a fresh take on philosophy’s most fascinating conundrums. Prepare to be perplexed!
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"The book continues to be unputdownable"
"Full of arresting ideas, brow-creasing conundrums, persistent puzzles, and pleasing paradoxes. If it doesn't make you think, you are probably dead already."
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In this fun and entertaining 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 speedy tortoises to getting into heaven, 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. It’s for everyone who puzzles about the world!
Les mer
In this fun and entertaining 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.
Les mer
Can a murderer be innocent? • Are you really unique? • What does it mean to be in love? • Can you ever believe anyone who says ‘I’m telling the truth’? • What separates a saint, a sinner and a suicide bomber? With puzzles and paradoxes, jokes and tall stories, Peter Cave offers a witty investigation into 33 of life’s most important questions. Teeming with fiendish but delightful logic, Peter Cave’s tales will have you thinking and arguing about life and the universe. From how to get into heaven to tortoises that cannot be outrun, this is a fresh take on philosophy’s most fascinating conundrums. Prepare to be perplexed!
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"The book continues to be unputdownable"
"Full of arresting ideas, brow-creasing conundrums, persistent puzzles, and pleasing paradoxes. If it doesn't make you think, you are probably dead already."
The philosophers’ Does Anything Eat Wasps?

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781851686476
Publisert
2008-09-01
Utgave
2. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Oneworld Publications
Vekt
280 gr
Høyde
198 mm
Bredde
129 mm
Dybde
19 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet

Forfatter
Cave, Peter

Om bidragsyterne

Writer and broadcaster Peter Cave teaches philosophy for The Open University and City University, London. He chairs the Humanist Philosopher s Group and is often in debate, talking about paradoxes,’ while arguing for good reasoning, especially in ethical, political and religious life. He frequently contributes to philosophy magazine, from the serious to the fun, lectures abroad, and introduced BBC radio listeners to a paradoxical fair of fun.

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