Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2003-050699
Dewey Edition
21
TitleLeading
The
Reviews
"A vivid, enlightening introduction to clear thinking." --Philip Pullman, author of the His Dark Materials trilogy, "A vivid, enlightening introduction to clear thinking." --Philip Pullman, author of theHis Dark Materialstrilogy, "A vivid, enlightening introduction to clear thinking." -- Philip Pullman, author of the His Dark Materials trilogy
Dewey Decimal
100
Table Of Content
1. Where Did the Universe Come From? 2. What's Wrong with Gay Sex? 3. Brain-Snatched 4. Is Time Travel Possible? 5. Into the Lair of the Relavist 6. Could a Machine Think? 7. Does God Exist? 8. The Strange Case of the Rational Dentist 9. But Is It Art? 10. Can We Have Morality without God and Religion? 11. Is Creationism Scientific? 12. Designer Babies 13. The Consciousness Conundrum 14. Why Expect the Sun to Rise Tomorrow? 15. Do We Ever Deserve to Be Punished? 16. The Meaning Mystery 17. Killing Mary to Save Jodie 18. The Strange Realm of Numbers 19. What Is Knowledge? 20. Is Morality Like a Pair of Spectacles? 21. Should You Be Eating That? 22. Brain Transplants, "Teleportation," and the Puzzle of Personal Identity 23. Miracles and the Supernatural 24. How to Spot Eight Everyday Reasoning Errors 25. Seven Paradoxes
Synopsis
Unique and accessible explanations to some of life's biggest questions, obtained through a series of irresistable mental challenges, 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.
LC Classification Number
B68.L383 2003
