Short description
Presenting an introduction to philosophy, this work covers classical as well as contemporary problems from the fields of medical ethics, modern physics and artificial intelligence. With a glossary of helpful terms and possible solutions to the problems at the end of the book, it is useful for those coming to philosophy for the first time.
Long description
Does Farmer Field really know his prize cow, Daisy, is in the field? When is an unexpected exam not wholly unexpected? Are all bachelors (really) unmarried? Martin Cohen's bestselling "101 Philosophy Problems" is a witty and engaging introduction to philosophy, covering classical as well as contemporary problems from the fields of medical ethics, modern physics and artificial intelligence. For the third edition, many of the problems have been revised and there are several brand new ones, including Lewis Carroll's problem of people who don't eat lentils and Poincare's problem of the gaseous people whose measurements keep changing. With an updated glossary of helpful terms and possible solutions to the problems at the end of the book, "101 Philosophy Problems" is essential reading for anyone coming to philosophy for the first time.
Review
Praise for previous editions: 'You can't just read philosophy, you've got to actually do it ... 101 Philosophy Problems is an all too rare example of a book that does just that.' -- The Philosophers' Magazine 'Introduces philosophy in a novel way, with helpful tools for leading students into the world of philosophy.' -- Times Higher Education Supplement 'Fun and informative.' -- www.braininajamjar.co.uk