Philosophical Puzzles & Peculiar Pickles

By The Curious Philosopher

Ever wondered why you're here? Or if that ice cream cone was a free choice or destined from the Big Bang? If so, get ready for a mind-bending, hilarious adventure through philosophy's greatest questions!
Philosophical Puzzles & Peculiar Pickles isn't your standard stuffy philosophy textbook. It tackles the biggies – free will, the mind-body problem, existence, reality itself – but with a wink and a healthy dose of humor. Imagine Plato chatting with Bill and Ted, hilarious thought experiments, and philosophers tripped up by their own paradoxes.
This book is for anyone who's ever stared at the ceiling and wondered, "What is this all about?". You'll get:

Easy-to-grasp explanations of complex theories

Mind-twisting (but amusing!) chapters on consciousness, time travel, and whether you really exist

Laughs (and maybe a few groans) as even the greatest thinkers get lost in their own thoughts

Ditch the existential dread and discover that philosophy doesn't have to hurt. Embrace the unknown, question everything, and learn to laugh at the absurdity of it all!

• Language: English
• Publisher: The Curious Philosopher
• Release date: Apr 12, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224637447

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Philosophical Puzzles & Peculiar Pickles

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Introduction: A Brief Encounter with Perplexity

Chapter 1: The Eternal Enigma of Free Will

Chapter 2: The Mind-Body Muddle

Chapter 3: The Puzzle of Existence

Chapter 4: The Conundrum of Consciousness

Chapter 5: The Paradoxes of Time Travel

Chapter 6: The Quagmire of Morality

Chapter 7: The Dilemma of Identity

Chapter 8: The Folly of Knowledge

Chapter 9: The Absurdity of Reality

Conclusion: Embracing the Absurd

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