Can a Robot be Human? by Peter Cave
In this fun and entertaining book of puzzles and paradoxes, Peter Cave introduces some of lifes most important questions with tales and tall stories, reasons and arguments, common sense and bizarre conclusions.
"The book continues to be unputdownable" * Philosophy Now *
"A chirpy introduction to philosophy through thought-experiments and paradoxes" * The Guardian *
"Lightly written, but definitely no dumbing down. A simulating read, the subject ranges wide and far." * Publishing News *
"With its wonderful varied selection of topics, plus Cave’s admirable lightness of touch, this is one of the most entertaining and thought provoking books I’ve come across in years. So stop messing around with trivia like Sudoku and give your brain a real treat by buying this book." * Focus Magazine *
"A chirpy introduction to philosophy through thought-experiments and paradoxes" * The Guardian *
"Lightly written, but definitely no dumbing down. A simulating read, the subject ranges wide and far." * Publishing News *
"With its wonderful varied selection of topics, plus Cave’s admirable lightness of touch, this is one of the most entertaining and thought provoking books I’ve come across in years. So stop messing around with trivia like Sudoku and give your brain a real treat by buying this book." * Focus Magazine *
Writer and broadcaster Peter Cave teaches philosophy for The Open University and City University, London. He chairs the Humanist Philosopher s Group and is often in debate, talking about paradoxes,’ while arguing for good reasoning, especially in ethical, political and religious life. He frequently contributes to philosophy magazine, from the serious to the fun, lectures abroad, and introduced BBC radio listeners to a paradoxical fair of fun.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781851686476 |
| ISBN 10 | 1851686479 |
| Title | Can a Robot be Human? |
| Author | Peter Cave |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oneworld Publications |
| Year published | 2008-09-01 |
| Number of pages | 248 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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