Pig That Wants To Be Eaten (eBook)

Presents 100 thought experiments: short scenarios which pose a problem in a vivid and concrete way, and invites the reader to think about possible answers for him/herself. Experiments cover identity, religion, art, ethics, language, knowledge and more. This book aims to make philosophy not only mind-stretching but also entertaining.
Julian Baggini presents 100 thought experiments: short scenarios which pose a problem in a vivid and concrete way, and invites the reader to think about possible answers for him/herself. Experiments cover identity, religion, art, ethics, language, knowledge and many more. From 'Zeno's Paradox' to 'Groundhog Day' (how do you make sense of a life of eternal recurrence?), via 'The Pig that Wants to be Eaten' (so should you eat him?), 'Plato's Cave', 'Minority Report' (is it right to punish people for what they are going to do, but haven't yet done?), and an 'American Werewolf in London' (how can we tell whether we are awake or dreaming?), this book makes philosophy not only mind-stretching but also entertaining.

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Is it right to eat a pig that wants to be eaten?Are you really reading this book cover, or are you in a simulation?If God is all-powerful, could he create a square circle?Here are 100 of the most intriguing thought experiments from the history of philosophy and ideas - questions to leave you inspired, informed and scratching your head, dumbfounded.