Lively, original, and powerfully informative, Plato and a Platypus Walk Into a Bar.

Daniel Klein and Thomas Cathcart take philosophy to task with flair and gusto in this wise and hilarious treasure of a book. And one for the existentialists you havent lived until you think about death all the time. When it comes to language, it all depends on what your definition of is is. Lively, original, Heres an accusation Sherlock Holmes never deduced anything.

Heres an accusation Sherlock Holmes never deduced anything. Its the philosophy class you wish youd had and finally, it all makes sense! Klein and Cathcart have the knack of getting to the core of an issue in a crystal clear line, meaning theres more room for jokes good jokes, clever jokes, jokes thatll have you laughing so hard the people nearby will shoot you strange looks. Its philosophy for everyone, from the curious layperson to the professor whos seen it all. is an irreverent crash course through the great thinkers and traditions.

“I laughed, I learned, I loved it.” -Roy Blount, Jr.Heres an accusation Sherlock Holmes never deduced anything. “The zaniest bestseller of the year.” - The Boston Globe 'What happens when you mix corny jokes, one-liners and vaudeville humour with some of life's great lessons? You get an extraordinary read you'll want to share with as many people as possible.' - Orlando Sentinel ' know their stuff, and wear their learnedness lightly, and Plato and a Platypus is a pleasure to read.…I can't help but love this book, and I have been quoting liberally from it' - Philosophy Now

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