Peter Cave : Two Philosophy Books
Smile, Muse and Discuss!
“Prepare to be amused, intrigued, delighted, and illuminated. You have been warned: this is Peter Cave, Britain's wittiest philosopher, on top form.”
Raymond Tallis, Emeritus Professor, University of Manchester
“Energetic, highly entertaining, and delightfully thought-provoking.”
Adrian Moore, Professor of Philosophy, University of Oxford
What's Wrong with Eating People?
Are we really free?Why save endangered species?Does only the present exist?Are we more than our brains?When is a gin and tonic not a gin and tonic?When does 'no' mean 'yes'? What do we see in paintings?Should women and men be treated equally?Should we care about Thug? When is it rational to be irrational?
- with tales from a tortoise, a turkey, and Slothful Sloth, also featuring a wise princess, a life model - and many more.
Can a Robot be Human? (ONE puzzle is about a robot; THIRTY-TWO are about other matters.)
When can a murderer be innocent?Is it silly to vote?Why think God is good?Should you trust unfaithful politicians?Could you be duplicated?Are we all just self-interested?What is love?Why are copies valued less than original art?Are you always free to do the opposite of what anyone says?When is good health dangerous?Could we get to heaven?
- with tales of an indecisive ass, the bandit who shoots the sheriff, a surprise hanging - and much more, including: Is this all there is?
“Unputdownable… a must-read book”
Professor Imre Leader, University of Cambridge
“If it doesn’t make you think, you’re probably dead already.”
Professor Timothy Chappell, The Open University
contact Peter Cave: pc@petercave.com