Description
An engaging argument for solipsism - the theory that everything is dependent on my mind or experience -really mattering because it challenges us to explore fundamental issues concerning who we are, what we're responsible for and how we relate to the world.
About the Author
Sami Pihlstroem is Professor of Philosophy of Religion at the University of Helsinki, Finland. His previous publications include Pragmatic Pluralism and the Problem of God (2013) and Taking Evil Seriously (2014). He is a board member of the Central European Pragmatist Forum and the Nordic Pragmatism Network.
Reviews
Solipsism, the idea that my self is the only thing that exists while everything else is a product of my mind, belongs among the most radical and most curious philosophical positions. Nonetheless, Sami Pihlstroem lucidly and convincingly argues that solipsism is in fact extraordinarily relevant to our ethical choices. His superb book compels us to seriously rethink fundamental existential issues. * Leszek Koczanowicz, Professor of Philosophy and Psychology, SWPS University, Poland *
Why Solipsism Matters is an intellectual joy/ Sami Pihlstroem demonstrates that Solipsism is no mere philosophical curiosity but is so intertwined with modern and contemporary modes of philosophy that direct refutation is not possible. His application of Wittgensteinean insights is breathtaking. The book challenges our common sense beliefs about self and reality and leads us to a self-critical vantage. * Kirill O. Thompson, Professor of Foreign Languages and Literatures, National Taiwan University, Taiwan *
Book Information
ISBN 9781350126398
Author Professor Sami Pihlstroem
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 320g