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Informationen zum Autor Mel Thompson (Chelmsford, England) is a bestselling author specializing in philosophy, religion and ethics. Klappentext The Philosopher's Beach Book invites you to relax and think; to wiggle your toes in the sand (literally or metaphorically) and reflect on the meaning of life.Have you ever stretched out on a holiday beach or taken a relaxed stroll in the evening, musing on your life 'back home' - your family, your work, your values - and wondered if it all makes sense? This book invites you to ask questions; to explore the assumptions of everyday life; to challenge your own values. You may go on holiday to see something new, but it also offers you a new perspective on the familiar. From the distance of your (literal or metaphorical) beach, now is the chance to give life a gentle, intellectual prod.The Philosopher's Beach Book invites you to relax, to wiggle your toes in the sand (literally or metaphorically) and reflect on the meaning of life... Zusammenfassung The Philosopher's Beach Book invites you to relax! to wiggle your toes in the sand (literally or metaphorically) and reflect on the meaning of life... Inhaltsverzeichnis : Introduction: Your 'beach' opportunity : 1. Can a heap of sand prevent baldness? : 2. Did you bring your laptop? : 3. Are you predictable? : 4. Back to nature? : 5. Does morality add up? : 6. Should you regret being prudent? : 7. Is the universe meaningless? : 8. Would you take a holiday from paradise? : 9. Is moral relativism absolute? : 10. Putting down roots? : 11. High enough for Nietzsche? : 12. Is your thinking engaged? 13.: Would you still bet on God? 14.: Were you ever 'at home'? 15.: Why is consciousness a problem? 16.: Successful? Ambitious? 17.: Did you bring your camera? 18.: Can you shape your own context? 19.: Is fairness possible? 20.: Waiting for the ferry? 21.: Was there once upon a time? 22.: Is any theory as good as any other? 23.: Do you believe your own website? 24.: Naked thoughts? 25.: Is there a world 'out there'? : 26. What part does luck play in your life? : 27. Have you had your butterfly moment? : 28. Can you live with impermanence? : 29. Is the actor in pain? : 30. Is reality 'God'? : 31. Is pragmatism useful? : 32. How did you become who you are? : 33. Do you own your own thoughts? : 34. Are you well connected? : 35. Who were you? : Postscript: Time to kick away the ladder? ...
