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A collection of quirky, entertaining, and readerfriendly short pieces on philosophical topics that range from a theory of jerks to the ethics of ethicists.Have you ever wondered about why some people are jerks? Asked whether your driverless car should kill you so that others may live? Found a robot adorable? Considered the ethics of professional ethicists? Reflected on the philosophy of hair? In this engaging, entertaining, and enlightening book, Eric Schwitzgebel turns a philosopher's eye on these and other burning questions. In a series of quirky and accessible short pieces that cover a mindboggling variety of philosophical topics, Schwitzgebel offers incisive takes on matters both small (the consciousness of garden snails) and large (time, space, and causation).A common theme might be the ragged edge of the human intellect, where moral or philosophical reflection begins to turn against itself, lost among doubts and improbable conclusions. The history of philosophy is humbling when we see how badly wrong previous thinkers have been, despite their intellectual skills and confidence. (See, for example, Kant on Killing Bastards, Masturbation, Organ Donation, Homosexuality, Tyrants, Wives, and Servants.) Some of the texts resist thematic categorizationthoughts on the philosophical implications of dreidels, the diminishing offensiveness of the most profane profanity, and fatherly optimismbut are no less interesting.Schwitzgebel has selected these pieces from the more than one thousand that have appeared since 2006 in various publications and on his popular blog, The Splintered Mind, revising and updating them for this book. Philosophy has never been this much fun.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'A Theory of Jerks and Other Philosophical Misadventures' about? A: This book is a collection of entertaining and reader-friendly short pieces addressing various philosophical topics, including ethics, the nature of jerks, and the philosophy of technology.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Eric Schwitzgebel, a philosopher known for his engaging writing style and insightful takes on complex topics.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on November 5, 2019.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book has a total of 384 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for general readers? A: Yes, the book is written in an accessible style, making it suitable for both philosophy enthusiasts and general readers.
- Q: What are some themes discussed in the book? A: The book explores themes such as ethics, the nature of consciousness, and the complexities of human intellect, using humor and engaging narratives.
- Q: Are the pieces in the book revised from previous publications? A: Yes, the pieces have been selected from over one thousand writings by Schwitzgebel and have been revised and updated for this book.
- Q: Can I find discussions on contemporary philosophical issues in this book? A: Yes, the book includes discussions on contemporary issues like the ethics of driverless cars and the implications of artificial intelligence.
- Q: Is there an illustrated edition of this book? A: Yes, this book is noted as an illustrated edition, which adds visual elements to the text.