-Citation- "From Leibniz’s rationalist perspective, the world simply is what it is; The joke clarifies the obvious truth that optimism and pessimism are personal attitudes that have nothing to do with Leibniz’s neutral, rational description of the world. The optimist says, “The glass is half full.” The pessimist says, “The glass is half empty.” The rationalist says, “This glass is twice as big as it needs to be.”" -End of citation- Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar is a fun read for anyone interested in learning about a few basic philosophical topics, made much more fun by the delivery in the form of jokes, followed by a brief description. The book is divided into ten sections, each of which covers a significant philosophical approach or field, such as Metaphysics, Ethics, or Existentialism, and addresses each one in a lighthearted manner. It is not a textbook, and it would be most enjoyable to someone looking for a brief overview of different philosophical ideas, or to someone who already has a basic understanding of philosophy and would enjoy the jokes, stories, and contemporary examples. The theory is illustrated through real-life examples that most people can relate to jokes. Although not all of them made me chuckle, they all had a tongue-in-cheek nerdy vibe about them. As you'd expect from two philosophy nerds discussing how jokes are philosophy and vice versa.

Platon Bir Gün Kolunda Bir Ornitorenkle Bara GirerThomas Cathcart · Aylak Kitap · 20122,129 okunma

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