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  • The Big Think Book

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    by Peter Cave ...
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  • Humanism

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    by Peter Cave ...
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    Life does not become empty and meaningless in a godless universe.This is the contention at the heart of humanism, the philosophy concerned with making sense of the world through reason, experience and shared human values.In this thought-provoking introduction, Peter Cave explores the humanist approach to religious belief, ethics and politics, and addresses key criticisms. Revised and updated to ... Read more

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  • Philosophy

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    by Peter Cave ...
    Series series Beginner's Guides
    Philosophy, the “love of wisdom”, is the product of our endless fascination and curiosity about the world – the child of wonder. Through it, we seek to answer the most fundamental of questions: How do we know what we know? Does God exist? What is beauty? How should we live our lives? What am I?In this exhilarating tour, Peter Cave navigates all the main topics of philosophy with verve and clarity. ... Read more

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  • Arguing about Judaism

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    Arguing about Judaism differs from other introductions to Judaism. It is unique, not solely in its engaging dialogues between a Reform rabbi and a humanist, atheist philosopher, but also in its presentation of and challenges to the fundamental religious beliefs of the Jewish heritage and their relevance to today’s Jewish community.The dialogues contain both Jewish narratives and philosophical ... Read more

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  • How to Think Like a Philosopher

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    In showing how the great philosophers of human history lived and thought – and what they thought about – Peter Cave provides an accessible and enjoyable introduction to thinking philosophically and how it can change our everyday lives. With a lightness of touch, he addresses questions such as: Is there anything 'out there' that gives meaning to our lives? Does reality tell us how we ought to live? ... Read more

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  • The Myths We Live By

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    In this witty and mischievous book, philosopher Peter Cave dissects the most controversial disputes today and uses philosophical argument to reveal that many issues are less straightforward than we'd like to believe. Leaving no sacred cow standing, Cave uses ingenious stories and examples to challenge our most strongly held assumptions. Is democracy inherently a good thing? What is the basis of so ... Read more

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  • War on the Streets

    by Peter Cave ...
    Series series SAS Operation
    Ultimate soldier. Ultimate mission, But can the SAS prevent Britain descending into war-torn anarchy?Great Britain, 1995: With terrorist bombs destroying town and city streets, rising crime and a teenage drug problem that is out of control, police forces are stretched beyond their limit. And now a new threat is looming.A fanatical right-wing movement is spreading into the UK. Using terrorism and ... Read more

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  • How to Outwit Aristotle

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    by Peter Cave ...
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  • Humanism

    A Beginner's Guide

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  • Marine D SBS: Windswept

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    Series series The Marine Files
    For over eighty years the SBS have sailed into the face of danger. Responsible for quick strikes, reconnaissance, and counter-terrorism, they are the world's foremost marine special forces unit. The SBS risk their lives at sea and on land, undertaking the most dangerous missions.1984, Greece. From their secret military base on a Greek island, the SBS must use all their skills to evade the might of ... Read more

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  • Can a Robot be Human?

    33 Perplexing Philosophy Puzzles

    by Peter Cave ...
    The philosophers’ Does Anything Eat Wasps?In this book of puzzles and paradoxes, Peter Cave introduces some of life's most important questions with tales and tall stories, reasons and arguments, common sense and bizarre conclusions. From how to get to heaven, to speedy tortoises, paradoxes and puzzles give rise to some of the most exciting problems in philosophy - from logic to ethics and from art ... Read more

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