Can a Robot be Human?
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- ISBN 9781851686476
- Weight: 280g
- Dimensions: 129 x 198mm
- Publication Date: 01 Sep 2008
- Publisher: Oneworld Publications
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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In this fun and entertaining book of puzzles and
paradoxes, Peter Cave introduces some of life’s
most important questions with tales and tall
stories, reasons and arguments, common sense
and bizarre conclusions. From speedy tortoises
to getting into heaven, paradoxes and puzzles
give rise to some of the most exciting problems
in philosophy—from logic to ethics and from
art to politics. Illustrated with quirky cartoons
throughout, Can A Robot Be Human? takes the
reader on a taster tour of the most interesting and
delightful parts of philosophy. It’s for everyone who
puzzles about the world!
paradoxes, Peter Cave introduces some of life’s
most important questions with tales and tall
stories, reasons and arguments, common sense
and bizarre conclusions. From speedy tortoises
to getting into heaven, paradoxes and puzzles
give rise to some of the most exciting problems
in philosophy—from logic to ethics and from
art to politics. Illustrated with quirky cartoons
throughout, Can A Robot Be Human? takes the
reader on a taster tour of the most interesting and
delightful parts of philosophy. It’s for everyone who
puzzles about the world!
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.
