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There Are Two Errors In The The Title Of This Book: A Sourcebook of Philosophical Puzzles, Problems, and Paradoxes

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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.

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!

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. ;)

This is the type of book you will want to re-read maybe a year or two after first reading it. Why? It will make you smarter. Reading this fun book is like exercising your mind.

This book uses logic in its pure form to analyze everything. It makes sense when you get to understand what is being said, but you realize that sometimes what they say is impossible.. due to the human factor. Give this book a read. All logic and philosophy enthusiasts will DEFINATELY enjoy!

As my title suggests, this book does indeed rock.
Everyone should read it, preferably between the ages of 14 and 18. I don't think too young of a reader would fully be able to grasp it depth, and while certainly a great read for an adult, some "older" people may be too stuck in their ways to really entertain some of the ideas presented in the book. It helps you understand and identify bad reasoning, and opens your mind to incredibly interesting notions that may have never occurred to you before. I am currently reading the book for the second time and am a little over halfway through, and am still enjoying it very much. It's like an activity book for philosophy and you can pick it up any time, turn to any page, and find an enjoyable exercise in thought.

This book bounces continuously between my fourteen
year old's room and mine as we vie for the privilege
of reading it.

It turned his brain from mush to that of a sharp edged
thinker and our discussions provide the glue for our
intellectual bonding.

Read it.

While not exactly the most serious philisophical work available, this book is entertaining and enlightening. A good choice for someone just being introduced to philosophy or for a more experienced reader looking to have some fun after a few works by Cont or the like.