Andrew Pessin, The 60-Second Philosopher
Porter Square Books, Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 7pm
Andrew Pessin
"How many of the classic problems of philosophy can you solve on the commuting train? More than you might think, if Andrew Pessin's neat and provocative new book is anything to go by. The perfect start to thinking more deeply about life, the universe, and everything."Timothy Chappell, Professor of Philosophy, The Open University "A potpourri of philosophical ideas! Written with a deft hand and a light touch."Martin Cohen author of 101 Philosophy Problems Andrew Pessin is Chair of Philosophy at Conneticut College. He is the author of The God Question: What Famous Thinkers from Plato to Dawkins Have Said about the Divine and The Twin Earth Chronicles. He has also appeared on the David Letterman show several times as "The Genius". (booksense)… (more)
"How many of the classic problems of philosophy can you solve on the commuting train? More than you might think, if Andrew Pessin's neat and provocative new book is anything to go by. The perfect start to thinking more deeply about life, the universe, and everything."Timothy Chappell, Professor of Philosophy, The Open University "A potpourri of philosophical ideas! Written with a deft hand and a light touch."Martin Cohen author of 101 Philosophy Problems Andrew Pessin is Chair of Philosophy at Conneticut College. He is the author of The God Question: What Famous Thinkers from Plato to Dawkins Have Said about the Divine and The Twin Earth Chronicles. He has also appeared on the David Letterman show several times as "The Genius". (booksense)… (more)
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