Granta, 2005, Hardback in dust wrapper.
From the cover: "Ts it right to eat a pig wants to be eaten?
Thought experiments are short scenarios that pose a moral or philosophical problem in a vivid and concrete way. In this book Julian Baggini presents 100 of the most intriguing thought experiments from the history of philosophy and ideas.
They are not so much logical puzzles as invitations to think hard about challenging questions. Accordingly, Baggini doesn't serve up right or wrong answers to the reader, but instead explores ways of teasing out the issues they raise.
From Zeno's paradox to Nietzsche's theory of eternal recurrence, via the poppadom paradox and Plato's cave, Baggini asks if it is right to punish people for what they haven't yet done, how can we tell whether we are awake or dreaming, and whether virtual sex counts as infidelity. Drawing on colourful examples from films such as An American Werewolf in London and Minority Report, as well as television, literature and philosophical classics, this book makes philosophy not only mind-stretching but also entertaining."
Very Good — in Good Dust Wrapper. Dust wrapper snagged heavily at the head of the spine, pleasant otherwise. Text complete, clean and tight.
Purple boards with Gilt titling to the Spine. [XIII] 306 pages. Index. 8¾" x 5½".
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