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Books : Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar . . .: Understanding Philosophy Through Jokes |
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 102.07
EAN: 9780143113874
ISBN: 0143113879
Label: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Manufacturer: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 224
Publication Date: June 24, 2008
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Studio: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Sales Rank: 2012
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This New York Times bestseller is the hilarious philosophy course everyone wishes they’d had in school
Outrageously funny, Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar . . . has been a breakout bestseller ever since authors—and born vaudevillians—Thomas Cathcart and Daniel Klein did their schtick on NPR’s Weekend Edition. Lively, original, and powerfully informative, Plato and a Platypus Walk Into a Bar . . . is a not-so-reverent crash course through the great philosophical thinkers and traditions, from Existentialism (What do Hegel and Bette Midler have in common?) to Logic (Sherlock Holmes never deduced anything). Philosophy 101 for those who like to take the heavy stuff lightly, this is a joy to read—and finally, it all makes sense!
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One might think that a book mixing philosophy and humor would be a little more intelligent. Instead I found the humor weak and the philosophy juvenile.
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I like the idea of a book like this, and the authors should be given credit for having made an attempt of presenting this material in an original way, and the typography and graphic design of the book are beautiful, but .... After having actually read this book, it seems very insubstantial. I'm genuinely surprised by the large number of rave reviews, the characterization of the jokes as "outrageously hilarious", and the claims that this book is full of profound insights and is something to be treasured. ... Read More
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You want to learn some philosophy but know nothing? Right here, boys and girls!
What other intro to philosophy gives you a basic, humourous, outline of:
- Metaphysics
- Logic
- Epistemology
- Ethics
- Religion
- Existentialism (Oh yeah!)
- Language
- Social and political
- Realitivity
Yeah, they are all in here. And so is:
- Meta-philsophy (the philosophy of philosophy!)
- A summa (!) of all you have learned through ... Read More
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This is a very funny book. Cathcart and Klein manage to teach a little philosophy along with the humor. They seem to understand their subject and they make it fun for the reader.
I enjoyed this book even more than their other, similar, book:
Aristotle and an Aardvark Go to Washington
I enjoyed this book and wholeheartedly recommend it to others.
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This is a wonderful book to enjoy and to give as a gift. It includes insights, wisdom, and great jokes!
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 102.07
EAN: 9780143113874
ISBN: 0143113879
Label: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Manufacturer: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 224
Publication Date: June 24, 2008
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Studio: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Sales Rank: 2012
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