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How to Outwit Aristotle: And 34 Other Really Interesting Uses of Philosophy

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title How to Outwit Aristotle: And 34 Other Really Interesting Uses of Philosophy
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Peter Cave
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:384
Dimensions(mm): Height 197,Width 130
Category/GenrePopular philosophy
ISBN/Barcode 9780857388322
ClassificationsDewey:100
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Quercus Publishing
Imprint Quercus Publishing
Publication Date 2 August 2012
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

How to know that you exist. How to be an object of desire. How to think like a bat. How to bring meaning to life. From the realm of the unconscious to the principles of logic, How to Outwit Aristotle will help you think like a philosopher. Witty and accessible, this is a superb introduction to the subject by one of Britain's most engaging philosophical writers.

Author Biography

Peter Cave teaches philosophy at the Open University and City University in London, UK. His articles appear regularly in philosophy magazines and scholarly journals, and he is also a frequent broadcaster, having scripted the Paradoxical Fair series for BBC Radio 4. His previous publications include the best-selling Can a Robot be Human? and What's Wrong with Eating People?. He lives in London.