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This book is about the problems of philosophical plumbing and how it affects our everyday lives. Midgley argues that philosophy is a necessary tool for addressing some of the most pressing questions facing contemporary society. She discusses topics such as animal rights, feminism, education, and the value of intelligence in computers. Midgley's writing is engaging and her arguments are compelling. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the challenges and opportunities posed by philosophical plumbing.
Why do the big philosophical questions so often strike us as far-fetched and little to do with everyday life? In
Utopias, Dolphins and Computers, Mary Midgley shows that it need not be that way, and makes the case for philosophy as a necessary tool for addressing some of the most pressing questions facing contemporary society: How should we treat animals? Why are we so confused about the value of education? What is at stake in feminism? Why do we think intelligent computers will save us? Exploring these issues and more, Midgley unfailingly identifies what is distorting our judgement and helps us see more clearly the dramas unfolding around us.
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