Martin provides fascinating discussions of each problem or puzzle, and appends suggestions for further reading in each case. Where the puzzle or problem admits of a right answer, Martin provides it in a separate section. But he also often ends with a question; for many of these puzzles and paradoxes, there is no answer that is universally accepted as being correct. As this book richly and entertainingly demonstrates, philosophy is as much the search for the right questions as it is for right answers.
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"A delightful catalogue of philosophical puzzles - ranging from entertaining pastimes to deep philosophical problems..." -- Peter Vallentyne, Virginia Commonwealth University
"If I could do it all over again, I wish that the first book on philosophy I had read was this one." -- Roland Puccetti, Professor Emeritus, Dalhousie University
"If I could do it all over again, I wish that the first book on philosophy I had read was this one." -- Roland Puccetti, Professor Emeritus, Dalhousie University
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Martin provides fascinating discussions of each problem or puzzle, and appends suggestions for further reading. Where the puzzle or problem admits of a right answer, Martin provides it in a separate section. But he also often ends with a question; as this book richly and entertainingly demonstrates, philosophy is as much the search for the right questions as it is for the right answers. There are many new entries in this edition, including "God as the Tortoise on the Bottom," "Free Beer," "How to Win a Camel Anti-Race," "Watch out for Extreme Politeness," and "The Enormous Tiddly-Wink Tournament."
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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By monkey mind (Edmonton Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: There Are Two Errors in the the Title of This Book, Revised and Expanded: A Sourcebook of Philosophical Puzzles, Paradoxes and Problems (Paperback)
While I read plenty of philosophy before reading this book, I don't think I was ever properly introduced to philosophy until I read this book.Although I read the whole thing cover to cover, I think one of the best features of this book is that you can pick it up and turn to any page whenever you need to do some thinking. In my experience, this is the best introduction of philosophical thinking that I have read. I also agree with another reviewer who says this should be required reading for teenagers. The problems and paradoxes presented in this book definately inspire one to think "freely", outside the bounds of your usual patterns. Also, it's a lot of fun.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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One of the best books I have ever read,
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This review is from: There Are Two Errors In The The Title Of This Book: A Sourcebook of Philosophical Puzzles, Problems, and Paradoxes (Paperback)
When my dad handed me this book when i was in grade 8, i read the whole book in three days. It was such a good book i couldn't stop. I read it again, and again. In fact, I've read the book almost 20 times and i've never gotten tyred of it. The different topics and ways this author expresses them is purely a work of art. Bravo. Anyone who likes philosophy or is thinking of getting in to it must buy this book. Trust me, it WILL change your life!
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One of my all-time favorites.,
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I have a soft spot for this book. I bought it when I was fifteen and it's first few chapters pretty much changed the way I think forever. The rest of it is good too, though! Most of the little philosophical puzzles discussed in modern society are found here. This book is *great* for a younger audience, and I very highly recommend it to parents for their kids. No, I take that back - this should be required reading for teens - help make the world a bit smarter. ;)
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