The Philosophers Beach Book

An invitation to relax and think; to wiggle one's toes in the sandliterally or metaphoricallyand reflect on the meaning of life Many a vacationgoer has found him or herself stretched out on the beach or taking a relaxed stroll in the evening, musing on life "back home" from a new perspective, and wondering if it all makes sense. Now is the chance to give life a gentle, intellectual prod, with these short, thoughtful essays on such questions as Does morality add up? Is your thinking engaged? Is fairness possible? What part does luck play in your life? and How did you become who you are? This book invites those on holiday to ask questions; to explore the assumptions of everyday life; to challenge their own values. While we go on vacation to see something new, it also offers a new perspective on the familiar, a perfect time to challenge and clarify habitual ways of thinking.

Mel Thompson is the author of Teach Yourself Ethics and Teach Yourself Philosophy.