Wisecracks: Humor and Morality in Everyday Life
by David Shoemaker A philosopher’s case for the importance of good—if ethically questionable—humor. A good sense of humor is key to the good life, but a joke taken too far can get anyone into trouble. Where to draw the line is not as simple as it may seem. After all, even the most innocent quips between […]
The Virtue of Playfulness Why Happy People Are Playful
By boomer trujillo This book argues that in order for people to live well, they must develop a virtue of playfulness. Inspired by Aristotle, the book draws on work from philosophy, classics, history, biology, psychology, and media studies to understand the place of play and playfulness in a good life. Many philosophers have written about play, […]
Every Time I Find the Meaning of Life, They Change It
Every Time I Find the Meaning of Life, They Change It: Wisdom of the Great Philosophers on How to Live Paperback – May 2, 2017 by Daniel Klein (Author) A humorous and philosophical trip through life, from the New York Times–bestselling coauthor of Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar . . . Daniel […]
Humor and the Good Life in Modern Philosophy
Humor and the Good Life in Modern Philosophy: Shaftesbury, Hamann, Kierkegaard Paperback – 2 Jan 2015 by Lydia B. Amir (Author) By exploring the works of both Anthony Ashley Cooper, Third Earl of Shaftesbury, and Søren Kierkegaard, Lydia B. Amir finds a rich tapestry of ideas about the comic, the tragic, humor, and related concepts […]
A Philosopher Looks at The Sense of Humor
A Philosopher Looks at The Sense of Humor Paperback – 31 Jul 2013 by Richard C. Richards (Author) A Philosopher Looks at The Sense of Humor by Richard C. Richards is intended as a starting point for a philosophical discussion.
The philosophy of humour
The philosophy of humour (Philosophy Insights) Paperback – March 22, 2013 by Paul Mcdonald (Author) Comic novelist and critic Paul McDonald explores the philosophy of humour in a book that will appeal to philosophers and creative writers alike.
The Trolley Problem; or Would You Throw the Fat Guy Off The Brige; A Philosophical Conundrum
The Trolley Problem, or Would You Throw the Fat Guy Off the Bridge?: A Philosophical Conundrum Hardcover – September 10, 2013 by Thomas Cathcart (Author) A trolley is careering out of control. Up ahead are five workers; on a spur to the right stands a lone individual. You, a bystander, happen to be standing next […]
Si Buta dari Gua Plato dan 99 Anekdot Filsafat Lainnya
Si Buta dari Gua Plato dan 99 Anekdot Filsafat Lainnya by Rif’an Anwar Rasakan dunia filsafat dengan menyenangkan. Buku ini berisi 100 cerita anekdot filsafat yang membuat kita tersenyum-senyum sambil menikmati dunia filsafat. Maka, sangat cocok untuk semua orang karena filsafat bersifat universal. Anggapan orang bahwa belajar Filsafat itu melelahkan, maka itu tidak berlaku dengan […]
Plato Ngafe Bareng Singa Laut: Berfilsafat dengan Anekdot
Plato Ngafe Bareng Singa Laut: Berfilsafat dengan Anekdot by Thomas Cathcart & Daniel M. Klein Berfilsafat dengan Lelucon Judul : Plato Ngafe Bareng Singa Laut: Berfilsafat dengan Anekdot Penulis : Thomas Cathcart & Daniel M. Klein Penerbit : Kanisius, Yogyakarta Cetakan : 2011 Tebal : xii + 212 hlm.
The Ultimate Daily Show and Philosophy: More Moments of Zen
The Ultimate Daily Show and Philosophy: More Moments of Zen, More Indecision Theory Paperback – August 26, 2013 by Jason Holt (Editor), William Irwin (Series Editor) Savor moments of Zen like never before, with our Senior Philosophical Correspondents The Ultimate Daily Show and Philosophy is revised, expanded, and updated to probe deeper than ever before […]