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Philosophy Gym 25 Short Adventures in Thinking

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ISBN-10: 0312314523

ISBN-13: 9780312314521

Edition: 2003

Authors: Stephen Law

List price: $34.99
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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…    
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Book details

List price: $34.99
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Publication date: 12/16/2003
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 224
Size: 5.75" wide x 8.50" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 0.968
Language: English

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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The Consciousness Conundrum
Why Expect the Sun to Rise Tomorrow?
Do We Ever Deserve to Be Punished?
The Meaning Mystery
Killing Mary to Save Jodie
The Strange Realm of Numbers
What Is Knowledge?
Is Morality Like a Pair of Spectacles?
Should You Be Eating That?
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Miracles and the Supernatural
How to Spot Eight Everyday Reasoning Errors
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