They do it through jokes and fun facts, just like promised. SummaryĬathcart and Klein takes us through all sorts of different branches of philosophy. As the surtitle on the book-cover states, it’s a book about “understanding philosophy through jokes”. Thomas Cathcart studied theology and managed health care organizations before linking up with Danny to write Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar, Aristotle and an Aardvark Go to Washington, and I Think Therefore I Draw.Here is my review of “Plato and a platypus walk into a bar…” by Thomas Cathcart & Daniel Klein. Born in 1939, Danny persists in denying his mortality. Since then Danny has written comedy for Lily Tomlin, Flip Wilson, and others, and published scores of fiction and nonfiction books- from thrillers to entertaining philosophical books, such as his London Times bestseller Travels with Epicurus and his most recent book, Every Time I Find the Meaning of Life, They Change It. About the Author Thomas Cathcart and Daniel Klein studied philosophy together at Harvard in the last millennium. The Boston Globe I laughed, I learned, I loved it. Orlando Sentinel The zaniest bestseller of the year. Times Literary Supplement What happens when you mix corny jokes, one-liners and vaudeville humour with some of lifes great lessons? You get an extraordinary read youll want to share with as many people as possible. Review Quotes know their stuff, and wear their learnedness lightly, and Plato and a Platypus is a pleasure to read.I cant help but love this book, and I have been quoting liberally from it -Philosophy Now A Hoot.

Philosophy 101 for those who like to take the heavy stuff lightly, this is a joy to read-and finally, it all makes sense! And now, you can read Daniel Kleins further musings on life and philosophy in Travels with Epicurus and Every Time I Find the Meaning of Life, They Change it.

is a not-so-reverent crash course through the great philosophical thinkers and traditions, from Existentialism (What do Hegel and Bette Midler have in common?) to Logic (Sherlock Holmes never deduced anything). Lively, original, and powerfully informative, Plato and a Platypus Walk Into a Bar. has been a breakout bestseller ever since authors-and born vaudevillians-Thomas Cathcart and Daniel Klein did their schtick on NPRs Weekend Edition. (Philosophy) Book Synopsis This New York Times bestseller is the hilarious philosophy course everyone wishes theyd had in school.Outrageously funny, Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar. Its Philosophy 101 for those who know not to take all this heavy stuff too seriously. About the Book Heres a lively, hilarious, not-so-reverent crash course through the great philosophical traditions, schools, concepts, and thinkers.

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