The Philosophy Gym by Stephen Law

The Philosophy Gym by Stephen Law

Where did the universe come from? Is time travel possible? Is it morally acceptable to design babies genetically? If you have ever asked yourself such questions, then you have already begun to think philosophically. This book is for those who want to take the next step. Stephen Law poses some of the most important philosophical questions of today - and of yesterday. Light-hearted questions about whether a pickled sheep is really art rub shoulders with more profound and time-honoured fears about whether God exists. He illustrates the problem with a story then lets both sides of the argument battle it out in clear, easily digestible and intelligent prose. And by separating each issue into a distinct section, it is possible to dip in and out in any order and at any time you like.

Offers lively distillations of great philosophical debates', 'It's as clear and brisk as a philosophy book could be', 'As thought-provoking reading for the red-eye brigade, and just about anyone else, The Philosophy Gym certainly beats Who Moved My Cheese? - Independent on Sunday

Law's book is an admirable introduction to a range of philosophical paradoxes - The Times

[readers will] 'emerge lean, keen and absolutely glowing with intellectual health' 'Not just a good-humoured guide to some of the crucial dilemmas of our time, The Philosophy Gym offers an irresistibly easy-going introduction to the fundamentals of philosophical thought' - Scotsman

As an introduction to clear thinking, it's terrific...occasionally it does us a great deal of good to think things out from first principles. The Philosophy Gym will be a vivid, enlightening, and amusing companion in this process - Philip Pullman

Stephen Law is a lecturer in philosophy at Heythrop College, University of London, and was formerly Research Fellow in Philosophy at Queen's College, Oxford. He received his doctoral degree in philosophy from the University of Oxford.

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ISBN 13	9780747232681
ISBN 10	0747232687
Titel	The Philosophy Gym
Autor	Stephen Law
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Bindungsart	Hardback
Verlag	Headline Publishing Group
Erscheinungsjahr	2003-03-03
Seitenanzahl	304
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