The philosophy gym: 25 short adventures in thinking /
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TextPublication details: Headline Book Publishing, London. 2003Description: 290 p. : ill. ; 20 cmISBN: 0747232717Summary: From Descartes to designer babies, The Philosophy Gym poses questions about some of history's most important philosophical issues, ranging in difficulty from pretty easy to very challenging. He brings new perspectives to age-old conundrums while also tackling modern-day dilemmas -- some for the first time. Begin your warm up by contemplating whether a pickled sheep can truly be considered art, or dive right in and tackle the existence of God. In this radically new way of looking at philosophy, Stephen Law illustrates the problem with a story, then lets the argument battle it out in clear, easily digestible and intelligent prose. This perfect little mental health club is sure to give each reader's mind a great workout.
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| 032.02 .M122 2012 Information is beautiful / | 100 .B923 2011 The philosophy book / | 100 .H771 1995 The Oxford companion to philosophy / | 100 .L415 2003 The philosophy gym: 25 short adventures in thinking / | 100 .R658 2007 Introducing philosophy / | 102.07 .K641 2018 Plato and a platypus walk into a bar... : | 108.3 .D249 2011 Warum gibt es alles und nicht nichts? |
From Descartes to designer babies, The Philosophy Gym poses questions about some of history's most important philosophical issues, ranging in difficulty from pretty easy to very challenging. He brings new perspectives to age-old conundrums while also tackling modern-day dilemmas -- some for the first time. Begin your warm up by contemplating whether a pickled sheep can truly be considered art, or dive right in and tackle the existence of God. In this radically new way of looking at philosophy, Stephen Law illustrates the problem with a story, then lets the argument battle it out in clear, easily digestible and intelligent prose. This perfect little mental health club is sure to give each reader's mind a great workout.