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Philosophy on Tap
eBook - Pint-Sized Puzzles for the Pub Philosopher
ISBN/EAN: 9781444397000
Umbreit-Nr.: 3835711
Sprache:
Englisch
Umfang: 264 S., 15.85 MB
Format in cm:
Einband:
Keine Angabe
Erschienen am 23.02.2011
Auflage: 1/2011
E-Book
Format: PDF
DRM: Adobe DRM
- Zusatztext
- When beer starts to flow, philosophical discussions naturally follow.<i>Philosophy on Tap</i> takes pub philosophy to the next level, pairing 48 of life's greatest philosophical questions with 48 of the world's best beers.<ul><li>Features a unique presentation of philosophical puzzles, paradoxes, and debates by considering 48 of life's biggest questions in the context of 48 distinctive beers from around the world</li><li>Provides a highly engaging and sociable approach to the classic philosophical problems as well as a unique look at the conundrums that directly affect the beer drinker</li><li>Combines a philosopher's insights with thematic humor and trivia to explore issues such as free will, God's existence, the nature of the soul, time travel, the aesthetics of taste, the role of beer in the good life, and the infamous "beer goggles" paradox</li><li>For beer drinkers who enjoy philosophy, philosophers who enjoy beer, and anyone who has ever pondered the meaning of life over a pint of ale</li></ul>
- Autorenportrait
- <b>Matt Lawrence</b> is Professor of Philosophy at Long Beach City College in Long Beach, California. He is the author of<i>Like a Splinter in Your Mind: The Philosophy Behind the Matrix Trilogy</i> (Blackwell, 2004).<br /><br />