{"product_id":"too-weird-to-believe-too-plausible-to-deny","title":"Too Weird to Believe, Too Plausible to Deny","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnyone new to philosophy soon encounters new ideas that challenge their hidden biases and cherished beliefs, or are at odds with common sense and tradition. Yet, these philosophical ideas are backed by strong arguments, arguments so strong that it’s difficult to identify what is wrong with them. \u003ci\u003eToo Weird to Believe, Too Plausible to Deny: Mind-Blowing Philosophical Ideas \u003c\/i\u003eexplores these strange yet cogent ideas in 29 short, clear chapters written by some of the best philosophers alive today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome of these ideas include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNobody should reproduce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are not responsible for your actions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsciousness is in everything, everywhere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour property doesn’t really belong to you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbsolutely anything can be art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiases are morally good and help us understand reality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe can’t know what scientific facts are correct.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHaving a disability can be good for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou should never ever lie, even to save a life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have no moral duty to obey the law.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou don’t exist because there is no self.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach chapter starts with a seemingly counterintuitive philosophical conclusion and a simple, accurate description of the underlying argument supporting the conclusion, including historical and cultural context. This is followed by an outline of objections for the purposes of conversation and debate, and a discussion of the implications of the idea, or how it may relate to the reader’s interests and attitudes. Each chapter closes with suggested readings and a list of references for readers who want to learn more about the idea.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54846586126680,"sku":"9781032763842","price":51.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781032763842_63937633-c4cf-4cac-ae34-321f945af9e9.jpg?v=1779183057","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/too-weird-to-believe-too-plausible-to-deny","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}