Philosopher, lecturer at New York University and Open University, author of works including Philosophy: A Beginner’s Guide and The Big Think Book: Discover Philosophy Through 99 Perplexing Puzzles @flossopher
Philosopher, lecturer at New York University and Open University, author of works including Philosophy: A Beginner’s Guide and The Big Think Book: Discover Philosophy Through 99 Perplexing Puzzles @flossopher
I am tempted to say, a good glass of wine, or two, in the evening, while opening one’s eyes to the world — and dipping into The Big Think Book by Peter Cave. Failing that, these are some... Читать далее
Philosopher, lecturer at New York University and Open University, author of works including Philosophy: A Beginner’s Guide and The Big Think Book: Discover Philosophy Through 99 Perplexing Puzzles @flossopher
The happiest, it has been said, are those who were never born. Maybe life overall is bound to be bad, in view of the sufferings, the dyings, the loss of friends et al. “The good life”... Читать далее
Philosopher, lecturer at New York University and Open University, author of works including Philosophy: A Beginner’s Guide and The Big Think Book: Discover Philosophy Through 99 Perplexing Puzzles @flossopher
When is it morally right to kill another human being?
We could adopt the brave stance of insisting that it is always wrong to kill another human being —yet also sometimes right. That is, in the realm of morality, maybe an action can be both... Читать далее
Philosopher, lecturer at New York University and Open University, author of works including Philosophy: A Beginner’s Guide and The Big Think Book: Discover Philosophy Through 99 Perplexing Puzzles @flossopher
Whatever would it be like to be a fiction? This is where we need to be clear about what the question means. What sense does it make to suggest that I am not real? Maybe the question is... Читать далее
Philosopher, lecturer at New York University and Open University, author of works including Philosophy: A Beginner’s Guide and The Big Think Book: Discover Philosophy Through 99 Perplexing Puzzles @flossopher
Answering this question is a part of reality, as are tortoises, turnips and torrential rains. The question might be urging us to say that ultimately reality is “nothing but” swirling... Читать далее