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The Big Think Book: Discover Philosophy Through 99 Perplexing Problems
Peter Cave
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Description for The Big Think Book: Discover Philosophy Through 99 Perplexing Problems
Paperback. A thorough introduction to Philosophy.. without the boring bits Num Pages: 544 pages. BIC Classification: HPX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 197 x 34. Weight in Grams: 400.
What makes me, me – and you, you?
What is this thing called ‘love’?
Does life have a point?
Is ‘no’ the right answer to this question?
Philosophy transports us from the wonderful to the weird, from the funny to the very serious indeed. With the aid of tall stories, jokes, fascinating insights and common sense, Peter Cave offers a comprehensive survey of all areas of philosophy, addressing the big puzzles in ethics and politics, metaphysics and knowledge, religion and the emotions, aesthetics and logic. Replete with a smorgasbord of amusing and mind-boggling examples, The Big ... Read moreis perfect for anyone who delights in life’s conundrums.
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Publisher
Oneworld Publications
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Number of Pages
544
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781780747422
SKU
V9781780747422
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Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-50
About Peter Cave
Peter Cave is a lecturer in philosophy for The Open University and a member of the Council of the Royal Institute of Philosophy. He is also the author of Ethics: A Beginner’s Guide, Humanism: A Beginner’s Guide and The Big Think Book: Discover Philosophy Through 99 Perplexing Puzzles (all Oneworld).
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