There Are Two Errors in the

by Robert M. Martin

Book Overview

As this book demonstrates, philosophy is as much the search for the right questions as it is a search for the right answers. Martin's popular collection of philosophical puzzles, paradoxes and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0921149980
• ISBN13: 9780921149989
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: Broadview Press Inc
• Length: 226 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.

Customer Reviews

A Stunning Book ..

This book bounces continuously between my fourteen year old's room and mine as we vie for the privilege of reading it. It turned his brain from mush to that of a sharp edged thinker and our discussions provide the glue for our intellectual bonding. Read it.

The Book Rocks

As my title suggests, this book does indeed rock.Everyone should read it, preferably between the ages of 14 and 18. I don't think too young of a reader would fully be able to grasp it depth, and while certainly a great read for an adult, some "older" people may be too stuck in their ways to really entertain some of the ideas presented in the book. It helps you understand and identify bad reasoning, and opens your mind to incredibly interesting notions that may have never occurred to you before. I am currently reading the book for the second time and am a little over halfway through, and am still enjoying it very much. It's like an activity book for philosophy and you can pick it up any time, turn to any page, and find an enjoyable exercise in thought.

Great

While I read plenty of philosophy before reading this book, I don't think I was ever properly introduced to philosophy until I read this book.Although I read the whole thing cover to cover, I think one of the best features of this book is that you can pick it up and turn to any page whenever you need to do some thinking.In my experience, this is the best introduction of philosophical thinking that I have read. I also agree with another reviewer who says this should be required reading for teenagers. The problems and paradoxes presented in this book definately inspire one to think "freely", outside the bounds of your usual patterns.Also, it's a lot of fun.

One of the best books I have ever read

When my dad handed me this book when i was in grade 8, i read the whole book in three days. It was such a good book i couldn't stop. I read it again, and again. In fact, I've read the book almost 20 times and i've never gotten tyred of it. The different topics and ways this author expresses them is purely a work of art. Bravo. Anyone who likes philosophy or is thinking of getting in to it must buy this book. Trust me, it WILL change your life!

One of my all-time favorites.

I have a soft spot for this book. I bought it when I was fifteen and it's first few chapters pretty much changed the way I think forever. The rest of it is good too, though! Most of the little philosophical puzzles discussed in modern society are found here. This book is *great* for a younger audience, and I very highly recommend it to parents for their kids. No, I take that back - this should be required reading for teens - help make the world a bit smarter. ;)