What's Wrong with Eating People?

What's Wrong with Eating People?

by Peter Cave
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 01/09/2008

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The sensational follow-up to the bestselling Can a Robot be Human


In this stunning sequel to last Christmas' bestselling surprise hit, "Can a Robot be Human?", Peter Cave once again engages the reader in a romp through the best bits of philosophical thought. With the aid of tall stories, jokes, common sense and bizarre insights, Cave tackles some of life's most important questions and introduces the puzzles that will keep you pondering throughout the night. From encounters with bears (ethical dilemmas) to talking turkeys (the problem of induction), Cave storms through philosophy's classic conundrums with rapier wit and wisdom. Illustrated with quirky cartoons throughout, "What's Wrong With Eating People?" leaves no stone unturned, covering a smorgasbord of topics including logic, ethics, art and politics. It will provide a perfect gift for anyone who puzzles about the world!

ISBN:
9781780740737
9781780740737
Category:
Philosophy
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
01-09-2008
Language:
English
Publisher:
Oneworld Publications
Peter Cave

Peter Cave lectures in philosophy for New York University (London) and the Open University. He is the author of numerous articles - some academic and serious, others humorous - and several philosophy books, including the bestseller Can a Robot Be Human? He has scripted and presented philosophy programmes for BBC Radio 4 and often appears in the media, taking part in public debates, providing some philosophical approaches often on matters of ethics, religion and politics.

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