Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar . . .: Understanding Philosophy Through Jokes - Brossura

Cathcart, Thomas; Klein, Daniel

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ISBN 10: 0143113879 ISBN 13: 9780143113874

Casa editrice: Penguin Publishing Group, 2008

Riassunto

Teaches the principles and concepts of philosophy through one-liner jokes, vaudeville humor, cartoons, and limericks, in an irreverent introduction to the great philosophers and philosophical traditions, from Existentialism to Logic. Reprint.

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Recensione:

"[Cathcart and Klein] know their stuff, and wear their learnedness lightly, and Plato and a Platypus is a pleasure to read....I can't help but love this book, and I have been quoting liberally from it" —Philosophy Now

"A Hoot." —Times Literary Supplement

"What happens when you mix corny jokes, one-liners and vaudeville humour with some of life's great lessons? You get an extraordinary read you'll want to share with as many people as possible." —Orlando Sentinel

“The zaniest bestseller of the year.” —The Boston Globe

“I laughed, I learned, I loved it.” —Roy Blount, Jr.

L'autore:

Thomas Cathcart and Daniel Klein pursued the usual careers after majoring in philosophy at Harvard. Tom has worked with street gangs in Chicago, doctors at Blue Cross Blue Shield, and has dropped out of various divinity schools. Daniel has written several novels and nonfiction books as well as jokes for comedians like Flip Wilson and Lily Tomlin. Daniel Klein lives in Massachusetts, and Thomas Cathcart lives in New York City.

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• Editore: Penguin Publishing Group
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0143113879
• ISBN 13: 9780143113874
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 224