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 Think Book is perfect for anyone who delights in life's conundrums.

A thorough introduction to Philosophy. Without the boring bits.

About the Author

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).

Reviews

"Now we can all be philosophers. Engaging and mentally stimulating."

* New Scientist on Do Llamas Fall in Love? *

"Britain's wittiest philosopher."

* Raymond Tallis *



Book Information
ISBN 9781780747422
Author Peter Cave
Format Paperback
Page Count 544
Imprint Oneworld Publications
Publisher Oneworld Publications
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 31mm