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Philosophy Gym
Stephen Law
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Description for Philosophy Gym
Paperback. For all those people who loved SOPHIE'S WORLD but wanted something more accessible, THE PHILOSOPHY GYM is the perfect brain-stretching companion Num Pages: 304 pages, 40 line illustrations. BIC Classification: HP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 20. Weight in Grams: 210.
Where did the universe come from? Is time travel possible? Are genetically designed babies morally acceptable? If you have ever asked yourself such questions, then you have already begun to think philosophically. This book is for those who want to take the next step. Stephen Law poses questions about some of the most important philosophical issues of today - and of yesterday. Light-hearted questions about whether a pickled sheep is really art rub shoulders with more profound and time-honoured fears about whether God exists. In this radically new way of looking at philosophy, Stephen Law illustrates the problem with a ... Read more
Where did the universe come from? Is time travel possible? Are genetically designed babies morally acceptable? If you have ever asked yourself such questions, then you have already begun to think philosophically. This book is for those who want to take the next step. Stephen Law poses questions about some of the most important philosophical issues of today - and of yesterday. Light-hearted questions about whether a pickled sheep is really art rub shoulders with more profound and time-honoured fears about whether God exists. In this radically new way of looking at philosophy, Stephen Law illustrates the problem with a ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Review
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
Weight
210g
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780747232711
SKU
V9780747232711
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Ref
99-13
About Stephen Law
Stephen Law is a lecturer in philosophy at Heythrop College, University of London, and was formerly Research Fellow in Philosophy at Queen's College, Oxford. He received his doctoral degree in philosophy from the University of Oxford.
Reviews for Philosophy Gym
Twenty-five philosophical chewing points...are presented and debated in jolly, demotic dialogues, intended as a sort of mental workout and beginner's guide
Sunday Telegraph
Sunday Telegraph