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Can A Robot be Human?: 33 Perplexing Philosophy Puzzles - Softcover

Cave, Peter

 
9781851686476: Can A Robot be Human?: 33 Perplexing Philosophy Puzzles

Synopsis

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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About the Author

Writer and broadcaster Peter Cave teaches philosophy for The Open University and City University London. Author of the bestselling Can A Robot Be Human?, he chairs the Humanist Philosophers’ Group, frequently contributes to philosophy journals and magazines, from the academic to the popular, and has presented several philosophy programmes for the BBC. He lives in London.

From the Back Cover

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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