Is Your Neighbour a Zombie? - Compelling Philosophical Puzzles That Challenge Your Beliefs (Hardcover)


Throughout history, philosophers have devised ingenious thought experiments to find solutions to the most fiendish of problems. The world's greatest thinkers have grappled with puzzles such as Free Will, Personal Identity and the Problem of Other Minds. Step into this intriguing world and try your own hand at such conundrums. Weigh up the possible outcomes to decide What Will the Crocodile Do?; ask yourself Can You Be Responsible for What is Unavoidable?; shake up your logical thinking and ponder Is It Rational to Believe in Monsters under the Bed? and figure out an honorable solution to Should You Run Over the Fat Man? This book will hone your mental skills, blow your preconceptions out of the water, and make you think twice about your daily decisions.

R276
List Price R326
Save R50 15%

Or split into 4x interest-free payments of 25% on orders over R50
Learn more

Discovery Miles2760
Delivery AdviceShips in 12 - 17 working days


Toggle WishListAdd to wish list
Review this Item

Product Description

Throughout history, philosophers have devised ingenious thought experiments to find solutions to the most fiendish of problems. The world's greatest thinkers have grappled with puzzles such as Free Will, Personal Identity and the Problem of Other Minds. Step into this intriguing world and try your own hand at such conundrums. Weigh up the possible outcomes to decide What Will the Crocodile Do?; ask yourself Can You Be Responsible for What is Unavoidable?; shake up your logical thinking and ponder Is It Rational to Believe in Monsters under the Bed? and figure out an honorable solution to Should You Run Over the Fat Man? This book will hone your mental skills, blow your preconceptions out of the water, and make you think twice about your daily decisions.

Customer Reviews

No reviews or ratings yet - be the first to create one!

Product Details

General

Imprint

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Country of origin

United Kingdom

Release date

November 2014

Availability

Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days

Authors

Dimensions

197 x 140 x 16mm (L x W x T)

Format

Hardcover

Pages

144

ISBN-13

978-1-4088-5813-4

Barcode

9781408858134

Categories

LSN

1-4088-5813-4



Trending On Loot