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An Introduction to Philosophical Paradoxes Peter Cave
Oxford, UK
“Peter Cave takes us on an edifying tour through the world of paradoxes, and there is much to be learned, as well as much enjoyment to be had, in the process.” Adrian W. Moore, University of
“This is a truly wonderful book … All in all, it is a joy to see such cleverness and clarity of thought coexisting with such an easy (and light and amusing) writing style.” Imre Leader, Cambridge University, UK A lively and accessible introduction to philosophical paradoxes - ideal for anyone coming to this fascinating subject for the first time. PETER CAVE teaches philosophy at The Open University and City University London, UK.
How To Be A Philosopher
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or How to Be Almost Certain that Almost Nothing is Certain Gary Cox A practical guide to philosophising, the book explains philosophical ideas with examples drawn from such great works as Family Guy, Monty Python’s Flying Circus, The Matrix and Red Dwarf. The book also argues that learning to philosophise will help you think more clearly and honestly about your own life. The book even gives practical advice on how to make a living from philosophy! GARY COX has a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Birmingham, UK, where he is also an Honorary Research Fellow. UK September 2010 • US November 2010 144 pages HB 9781441144782 • £14.99 / $19.95 Individual eBook 9781441174819 • £14.99 / $19.99
How to Be an Existentialist
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or How to Get Real, Get a Grip and Stop Making Excuses Gary Cox “An instructive, witty and entertaining guide to existentialism” Good Book Guide An attack on contemporary excuse culture, the book urges us to face the hard existential truths of the human condition. By revealing that we are all inescapably free and responsible ‘condemned to be free,’ as Sartre says - the book aims to empower the reader with a sharp sense that we are each the master of our own destiny. GARY COX has a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Birmingham, UK, where he is also an Honorary Research Fellow. UK September 2011 • US December 2011 136 pages PB 9781441139870 • £9.99 / $14.95 Individual eBook 9781441153999 • £9.99 / $11.99
UK July 2009 • US September 2009 232 pages PB 9781847062208 • £11.99 / $17.95 HB 9781847062192 • £55.00 / $100.00
The Existentialist’s Guide to Death, the Universe and Nothingness
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Gary Cox “Here the author of How to Be an Existentialist delivers a crunchier, more technical reading of the views of Sartre, De Beauvoir, Heidegger and others on freedom, contingency, embarrassment, death and sex. Cox leads the reader well through vivid examples.” The Guardian GARY COX has a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Birmingham, UK, where he is also an Honorary Research Fellow. UK November 2011 • US January 2012 192 pages HB 9781441107831 • £14.99 / $19.95 Individual Ebook 9781441157379 • £14.99 / $19.99
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How to Make Good bestseller Decisions and Be Right All the Time Solving the Riddle of Right and Wrong Iain King “Iain King’s ambitious book is an honest attempt to think through and answer questions at the heart of morality. Anyone with an interest in practical answers to moral questions will find this book of interest too.” James Garvey, The Royal Institute of Philosophy, UK Clearly argued, this book combines new ideas with old and rips apart traditional tenets of morality. In their place, the author constructs a new, comprehensive system of ethics, identifying the basic DNA of right and wrong and offering clear advice on how to be good in today’s complicated and challenging world.
How to Win Every Argument
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The Use and Abuse of Logic Madsen Pirie
Publishing News
“A great book that is challenging, fun and argumentative and one that really makes you think about how best to formulate a logical argument ...or better yet, an illogical argument.”
In this witty and infectious book, Madsen Pirie provides a complete guide to using – and indeed abusing – logic in order to win arguments. He identifies with devastating examples all the most common fallacies popularly used in arguments. The author shows you how to simultaneously strengthen your own thinking and identify the weaknesses in other people arguments.
IAIN KING, a former fellow of the University of Cambridge, UK, and has faced many testing decisions working in Kosovo, Afghanistan and Africa.
MADSEN PIRIE is President of the Adam Smith Institute and was formerly Distinguished Visiting Professor of Philosophy and Logic at Hillsdale College, Michigan, USA.
UK October 2008 • US December 2008 256 pages HB 9781847063472 • £14.99 / $24.95 Individual eBook 9781441186706 • £14.99 / $19.99
UK September 2007 • US November 2007 192 pages PB 9780826498946 • £10.99 / $17.95 Individual eBook 9781441135261 • £10.99 / $14.99
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