Peter Cave ist ein Philosoph, dessen Werk sich der Erforschung grundlegender philosophischer Fragen widmet und diese einem breiten Publikum zugänglich macht. Durch seine Bücher und Vorträge regt er die Leser an, über komplexe Konzepte nachzudenken, und bietet ihnen neue Perspektiven auf die menschliche Existenz und die Welt um uns herum. Sein fesselnder Ansatz entmystifiziert tiefgründige Ideen und lädt die Leser ein, am fortlaufenden Dialog der philosophischen Forschung teilzunehmen.
Man kann nicht alles haben? Entweder schön oder schlau? Falsch gedacht! Denn nicht denken macht auch nicht schön, Intelligenz aber sexy. Trainieren Sie also Ihr Hirn, und denken Sie selbst! Kann ein Mörder unschuldig sein? Ist es für Atheisten einfacher, in den Himmel zu kommen? Und sagt jemand, der zugibt zu lügen, die Wahrheit?
Discover how philosophy can shine a light on the world's most divisive issues.
33 Perplexing Philosophy Puzzles
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!
A bestselling thinker combines theory and practice in this essential primer to the most popular branch of philosophy
Is it possible to lead a meaningful life without God?
Peter Cave once again takes the reader on a witty, engaging romp through a glorious compendium of philosophical puzzles. With the aid of tall stories, jokes, common sense, and bizarre insights, Cave tackles some of life’s most important questions and introduces the conundrums that will keep you pondering throughout the night. Illustrated with dozens of quirky cartoons, Do Llamas Fall in Love? 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!
How do you know that you exist? What does it mean to have a future? Are you the same thing as your brain? What does it mean to be free? How can you know what knowledge is? Philosophers think -- but not just that, for they think about thinking and they think about how we think about the world, about how we conceive of ourselves, about how we possess a sense of right and wrong, about how we find meaning in life (if we do). "How to Think Like a Bat" might not help you to think like a bat, but it will certainly help you to think like a philosopher
This entertaining guide explores history's most fascinating philosophers, from Sappho to Kant and Aristotle to Simone de Beauvoir, helping us tackle life's big questions. Peter Cave offers an accessible introduction to philosophical thinking and its impact on our everyday lives. He addresses essential inquiries such as the existence of meaning in our lives, the nature of reality, and the distinction between reality and appearance. The book features vivid portraits of inspiring thinkers, including Lao Tzu, Avicenna, Iris Murdoch, Hannah Arendt, Socrates, Plato, Karl Marx, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Sartre, Samuel Beckett, and even Lewis Carroll and Ludwig Wittgenstein. It showcases a diverse range of perspectives, including optimists, pessimists, believers, and non-believers, while connecting philosophical ideas to contemporary issues like free speech, abortion, animal rights, and the moral character of leaders. Cave illustrates how these compelling thinkers' approaches were shaped by their lives and times, emphasizing the relevance of their insights for today. In a world that increasingly demands understanding, this guide highlights the importance of philosophical inquiry in navigating our lives and the world around us.
The most engaging introduction to the subject by one of Britain's best loved philosophers