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  • The Pig that Wants to be Eaten: And Ninety-Nine Other Thought Experiments

  • By: Julian Baggini
  • Narrated by: Tom Lawrence
  • Length: 7 hrs and 29 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (11 ratings)

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By: Julian Baggini
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Is it right to eat a pig that wants to be eaten...? Thought experiments are short scenarios that pose a moral or philosophical problem in a vivid and concrete way. In this book Julian Baggini presents 100 of the most intriguing thought experiments from the history of philosophy and ideas.
©2005 Julian Baggini (P)2014 Audible, Inc.

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An almost great book

This book is a decent collection of existing works that is sure to get you thinking.

The only problem I have with it is the intellectual dishonesty of the author, in the beginning; he sets out to make sure that he's presenting to the reader an impartial book, however throughout (and much noticeably towards the end) he shows a lot of personal bias.

I would have no problem with it except the fact that if you are going to make it seem as if you aren't preaching your side as best, stick to that principle.

Otherwise it is a great read and I would recommend it, the narrator does a very good job.

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