Plato and a Platypus Walk Into a Bar

Name: Plato and a Platypus Walk Into a Bar
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Understanding Philosophy Through Jokes

By Daniel Klein and Thomas Cathcart

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Plato and a Platypus Walk Into a Bar by Daniel Klein and Thomas Cathcart offers a delightful exploration of philosophy using humour and jokes. It cleverly illustrates complex philosophical concepts across various schools of thought in an accessible way, making it both entertaining and educational for readers.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by the idea of exploring philosophical concepts through humour and wit. It's a delightful read for those who appreciate using jokes and anecdotes to illuminate complex philosophical ideas, making them accessible and entertaining.

Plato and a Platypus Walk Into a Bar

A New York Times bestseller with over 300,000 copies sold worldwide

A New York Times bestseller with over 300,000 copies sold worldwide

Description

Here's an accusation - Sherlock Holmes never deduced anything. When it comes to language, it all depends on what your definition of 'is' is. And one for the existentialists - you haven't lived until you think about death all the time.

Crammed with over one hundred jokes and graced by the occasional cartoon, written in a Marxist style (Groucho's, not Karl's) and featuring frequent appearances from a comic two-man Greek chorus, Plato and a Platypus Walk Into a Bar is a hilarious romp through the classic areas of philosophy. Don't be put off by the seriousness of the contents page, what follows is anything but.

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Plato and a Platypus Walk Into a Bar offers a humorous yet insightful exploration of philosophical concepts through jokes and anecdotes. Reviewers appreciate its light-hearted approach to complex ideas, with some noting its engaging blend of humour and philosophy that makes for an extraordinary read. The authors are commended for their ability to convey learned content in an accessible manner, prompting readers to share the entertaining insights with others.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786070180

Publisher: Oneworld Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 October 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Oneworld Publications

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 208

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Daniel Klein Humour Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Thomas Cathcart

About the Author

Daniel Klein and Tom Cathcart pursued the usual careers after majoring in philosophy at Harvard. Dan wrote jokes for comedians, designed stunts for Candid Camera. Tom worked with street gangs in Chicago and dropped in and out of various divinity schools. They both live with their respective wives in New England.