How to Teach Philosophy to Your Dog

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Were doing philosophy now, andthat means following the argument wherever it leads, like that time you chased a rabbit and ended up with your head stuck in a hole. Monty was just like any other dog. A scruffy and irascible Maltese terrier, he enjoyed barking at pugs and sniffing at trees. But after yet another dramatic confrontation with the local Rottweiler, Anthony McGowan realises its high time he and Monty had a chat about what makes him a good or a bad dog. Taking his lead from Montys canine antics, McGowan takes us on a hilarious and enlightening jaunt through the major debates of philosophy. Will Kant convince Monty to stop stealing cheesecake How long will they put up with Socrates poking holes in every argument In this uniquely entertaining take on morality and ethics, the dutiful duo set out to uncover who if anyone has the right end of the ethical stick and can tell us how best to live ones life.

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Anthony McGowan has a BA, MPhil and PhD in philosophy, and has lectured widely on philosophy and creative writing. As an author for children and young adults hes won many awards, while The Art of Failing, a hilarious account of his life as a writer, was named an Observer Book of the Year. He lives in north London, with his wife, two children and a dog.