The Pig That Wants to Be Eaten

100 Experiments for the Armchair Philosopher

Julian Baggini

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Plume Books
01 July 2006

Philosophy; Ethics & moral philosophy; Puzzles & quizzes

In this captivating collection of philosophical puzzles, Julian Baggini serves up a mental feast that will leave you craving more.

The perfect gift for lovers of philosophy or mining intelligent ice-breaker topics for your next party, The Pig That Wants to Be Eaten offers one hundred philosophical puzzles that stimulate thought on a host of moral, social, and personal dilemmas. Taking examples from sources as diverse as Plato and Steven Spielberg, author Julian Baggini presents abstract philosophical issues in concrete terms, suggesting possible solutions while encouraging readers to draw their own conclusions.

By: Julian Baggini
Imprint: Plume Books
Dimensions: Height: 183mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 255g
ISBN: 9780452287440
ISBN 10: 0452287448
Pages: 306
Publication Date: 01 July 2006
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for The Pig That Wants to Be Eaten: 100 Experiments for the Armchair Philosopher

“This book is like the Sudoku of moral philosophy: apply your mind to any of its ‘thought experiments’ while stuck on the Tube, and quickly be transported out of rush-hour hell.”—New Statesman