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Utopias, Dolphins and Computers: Problems in Philosophical Plumbing
Author(s): Mary Midgley (Author)
- Publisher: Routledge
- Publication Date: February 3, 2000
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 196 pages
- ISBN-10: 0415133785
- ISBN-13: 9780415133784
Book Description
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 us that there is a need for philosophy in the real world.
Editorial Reviews
Review
‘A clear and sustained assault on the anti-intellectualism that proclaims: “It may be right in theory, but not in practice.” Midgley scotches this: if an idea does not work in practice, something is wrong with the theory.’ – New Scientist
‘Here is a philosophy book which is a pleasure to read from the point of view both of the argument, which is forceful, coherent and lucid, and of the style.’ – Journal of Consciousness Studies
‘In a climate of loony scientism, Mary Midgley’s Utopias, Dolphins and Computers is a powerful antidote – a mix of wisdom and humour.’ – The Sunday Times
About the Author
Mary Midgley is a moral philosopher. Until her retirement in 1980 she was Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Newcastle.
