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    To Hume It May Concern: learning from thinkers.Peter Cave - 2023 - The Scotsman 28:34-35.
    A brief review of my How To Think Like a Philosopher, drawing attention to the valuable thinking of David Hume and some Scottish connections.
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    Owning Up.Peter Cave - 2023 - The Well.
    This is an accessible summary - online, The Well - 1st September 2023 - of concerns raised in my book 'The Myths We Live By' and my latest, 'How To Think Like a Philosopher: Scholars, Dreamers and Sages Who Can Teach Us How to Live'. -/- Herewith as PDF.
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    Alan Turing.Peter Cave - 2004 - Minds and Machines 10 (4):461-461.
    In his short life, Alan Turing (1912-1954) made foundational contributions to philosophy, mathematics, biology, artificial intelligence, and computer science. He, as much as anyone, invented and showed how to program the digital electronic computer. From September, 1939, his work on computation was war-driven and brutally practical. He developed high speed computing devices needed to decipher German Enigma Machine messages to and from U-boats, countering the most serious threat by far to Britain..
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    A Unified Pyrrhonian Resolution of the Toxin Problem, The Surprise Examination and Newcomb’s Puzzle.Laurence Goldstein & Peter Cave - 2008 - American Philosophical Quarterly 45 (4):365 - 376.
    The three puzzles here considered are shown to have a common structure. And in each, an agent is thrust into a cleverly contrived deliberatively unstable situation. The paper advocates a resolutely Pyrrhonian abandonment of the futile reasoning in which the agent is trapped and advocates an alternative strategy for escape.
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    Too self-fulfilling.Peter Cave - 2001 - Analysis 61 (2):141–146.
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    Reeling and a-reasoning: Surprise examinations and newcomb's tale.Peter Cave - 2004 - Philosophy 79 (4):609-616.
    Certain paradoxes set us reeling endlessly. In surprise examination paradoxes, pupils' reasonings lead them to reel between expecting an examination and expecting none. With Newcomb's puzzle, choosers reel between reasoning in favour of choosing just one box and choosing two. The paradoxes demand an answer to what it is rational to believe or do. Highlighting other reelings and puzzles, this paper shows that the paradoxes should come as no surprise. The paradoxes demand an end to our reasoning when the conditions (...)
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  7. Coy story.Peter Cave - 2006 - The Philosophers' Magazine 33 (33):50-54.
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    Humour and Paradox Laid Bare.Peter Cave - 2005 - The Monist 88 (1):135-153.
    Successful jokes involve incongruities, but not any incongruity will do—not, for example, one as blatantly bare as an explicit instance of the form p.~p. Substitution in such is no secure generator of fun; and stand-up comedians would be lucky to escape with their lives, if—at the Glasgow Empire on a Saturday night—they delivered one-liners such as “She came from Dungeness and not from Dungeness.” Build-up context, alcohol level, and delivery skills—and it is not impossible that any line, even the p.~p (...)
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  9. Nowhere to run? Punishing war crimes.Michael Clark & Peter Cave - 2010 - Res Publica 16 (2):197-207.
    This paper’s aim is to provide overview of the punishment of war crimes. It considers first the rationale of the law of war, the identification and scope of war crimes, and proceeds to consider the justification of punishing war crimes, arguing for a consequentialist view with side-constraints. It then considers the alternative of reconciliation.
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    Reasoning: all at sea?Peter Cave - 2016 - The Philosophers' Magazine 72:33-34.
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    A meaning to life for £15: Cave A meaning to life.Peter Cave - 2004 - Think 3 (7):43-48.
    Peter Cave gets to grips with maths, God and the meaning of life.
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    What on Earth is Humanism?Tim Crane & Peter Cave - 2008 - The Philosophers' Magazine 41 (41):55-62.
    Some people clearly do think of humanism as being a kind of creed or value system. The first “humanist manifesto” published in 1933 talked of humanism as a “new religion”. Nowhere does this idea ring more true than at weekend meetings of Ethical Societies in chilly and austere halls which can resemble Methodist chapels or Christian Scientist temples. It’s hard to resist the cheap shot that a lot of what has passed for atheistical humanism has been a kind of non-conformism (...)
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    John Stuart Mill: An anniversary: Cave John Stuart Mill.Peter Cave - 2006 - Think 5 (13):35-46.
    John Stuart Mill was born two hundred years ago, on 20 th May, 1806. He died on 7 th May 1873. Peter Cave brings to life some of the thinking of this outstanding philosopher.
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    With and Without Absurdity: Moore, Magic and McTaggart's Cat.Peter Cave - 2011 - Royal Institute of Philosophy Supplement 68:125-149.
    Here is a tribute to humanity. When under dictatorial rule, with free speech much constrained, a young intellectual mimed; he mimed in a public square. He mimed a protest speech, a speech without words. People drew round to watch and listen; to watch the expressive gestures, the flicker of tongue, the mouthing lips; to listen to – silence. The authorities also watched and listened, but did nothing.
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    The Metaphysics of Love. [REVIEW]Peter Cave - 2001 - The Philosophers' Magazine 16 (16):60-60.
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    Passing the time.Peter Cave - 2008 - Think 6 (17-18):67-73.
    Peter Cave's new book, Can a Robot Be Human? 33 Perplexing Philosophy Puzzles, covers a wide range of perplexities and paradoxes. Here, Peter raises some timely puzzles.
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    Mr Turkey and Humpty Dumpty.Peter Cave - 2005 - Think 3 (9):53-56.
    Look at any investment advertisement and you will encounter: PAST PERFORMANCE IS NO GUIDE TO FUTURE PERFORMANCE. This statement is a tribute to the power of the Financial Services Authority. Let us see how past performance plays with those down on the farm.
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    Recidivist Punishments: The Philosopher's View.Peter Asp, Christopher Bennett, Peter Cave, J. Angelo Corlett, Richard Dagger, Michael Davis, Anthony Ellis, Thomas S. Petersen, Julian V. Roberts & Torbjörn Tännsjö (eds.) - 2011 - Lanham: Lexington Books.
    Much has been written about recidivist punishments, particularly within the area of criminology. However there is a notorious lack of penal philosophical reflection on this issue. This book attempts to fill that gap by presenting the philosopher’s view on this matter as a way of furthering the debate on recidivist punishments.
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    Arguing About Judaism: A Rabbi, a Philosopher and a Revealing Debate.Peter Cave & Dan Cohn-Sherbok - 2020 - New York: Routledge. Edited by Dan Cohn-Sherbok.
    Arguing about Judaism differs from other introductions to Judaism. It is unique, not solely in its engaging dialogues between a Reform rabbi and a humanist, atheist philosopher, but also in its presentation of and challenges to the fundamental religious beliefs of the Jewish heritage and their relevance to today's Jewish community. The dialogues contain both Jewish narratives and philosophical responses, with topics ranging from the nature of God to controversies over sexual relations, animal welfare and the environment -- from antisemitism (...)
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    Can a Robot be Human?: 33 Perplexing Philosophy Puzzles.Peter Cave - 2007 - Oxford: Oneworld.
    In this fun and entertaining book of puzzles and paradoxes, Peter Cave introduces some of life’s most important questions with tales and tall stories, reasons and arguments, common sense and bizarre conclusions. From speedy tortoises to getting into heaven, paradoxes and puzzles give rise to some of the most exciting problems in philosophy—from logic to ethics and from art to politics. Illustrated with quirky cartoons throughout, Can A Robot Be Human? takes the reader on a taster tour of the most (...)
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  21. Do Llamas Fall in Love? 33 Perplexing Philosophy Puzzles.Peter Cave - 2010 - Oneworld.
    Peter Cave once again takes the reader on a witty, engaging romp through a glorious compendium of philosophical puzzles. With the aid of tall stories, jokes, common sense, and bizarre insights, Cave tackles some of life’s most important questions and introduces the conundrums that will keep you pondering throughout the night. Illustrated with dozens of quirky cartoons, Do Llamas Fall in Love? leaves no stone unturned, covering a smorgasbord of topics including logic, ethics, art, and politics. It will provide a (...)
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    Humanism: a beginner's guide.Peter Cave - 2022 - London: Oneworld.
    New extended edition, 2022 - with two additional chapters - -/- 8. Pan-disasters, pan-deceptions and pandemonium -/- 9. Whither humanism? Whither humanity?
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    How to think like a bat: and 34 other really interesting uses of philosophy.Peter Cave - 2011 - London: Quercus.
    How do you know that you exist? What does it mean to have a future? Are you the same thing as your brain? What does it mean to be free? How can you know what knowledge is? A woman was advising her anguished friend, 'Be philosophical - then you won't need to think about it.' Well, being philosophical is sometimes taken to mean that you should adopt a resigned attitude to the world - a quiet-ism - but the study that (...)
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    How to think like a Philosopher: Scholars, Dreamers and Sages Who Can Teach Us How to Live.Peter Cave - 2023 - London: Bloomsbury Academic.
    ‘...if you learn to think like Peter Cave – with freshness, humour, objectivity and penetration – you will have been amply rewarded.’ :::: Prof. Felipe Fernandez-Armesto, University of Notre Dame __________________ Chapter Titles:>>> ___ 1 Lao Tzu: The Way to Tao >>> 2 Sappho: Lover >>> 3 Zeno of Elea: Tortoise Backer, Parmenidean Helper >>> 4 Gadfly: aka ‘Socrates’ >>> 5 Plato: Charioteer, Magnificent Footnote Inspirer – ‘Nobody Does It Better’ >>> 6 Aristotle: Earth-Bound, Walking >>> 7 Epicurus: Gardener, Curing (...)
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    How To Think Like a Philosopher: extracts.Peter Cave - 2023 - Bloomsbury.
    Some teeny extracts from the work - showing how the work covers more than the typical philosophers and how it has a lightness of style.
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    Jews: Nearly Everything You Wanted To Know But Were Too Afraid To Ask.Peter Cave & Dan Cohn-Sherbok - 2018 - Sheffield: Equinox.
    Who are the Jews? What do they believe? Why is Israel so important to them? What's all this about self-hating Jews? These are just some of the questions that engage a Reform rabbi and a Humanist philosopher in their lively and intriguing conversations. From Antisemitism to Zionism, from animal slaughter kosher-style to the Zeitgeist of Jewish disparaging humour, rabbi Dan Cohn-Sherbok gives us the flavours, traditions and 'feel' of Jewish life and identity enmeshed in the importance of the Holy Land, (...)
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    Philosophy: a beginner's guide.Peter Cave - 2012 - Oxford: Oneworld.
    Philosophy, the ?love of wisdom”, is the product of our endless fascination and curiosity about the world ? the child of wonder.
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    The Big Think Book: Discover Philosophy Through 99 Perplexing Puzzles.Peter Cave - 2018 - London: Oneworld.
    “Perfect for aspiring students of philosophy, Cave’s splendidly thought-provoking puzzles are presented with verve, energy, and clarity. Highly recommended...” Adrian Moore, Professor of Philosophy, University of Oxford -/- The 99 puzzles include -/- What makes me, me – and you, you? What is this thing called ‘love’? Do we make the stars? Is ‘no’ the right answer to this question? Do we ever truly act freely? Why save the whale? Does life have a point?
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  29. The Myths We Live By.Peter Cave - 2019 - London: Atlantic.
    “An elegant and erudite exposé of the hypocrisies and evasions that infect the social and political thinking of our times.” ___ John Cottingham, Emeritus Professor of Philosophy, University of Reading __________________________________________________________________________________________________ -/- What’s so good about democracy? -------------------------------------------------------------------- Is any land rightfully ‘our land’? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ How private are our private lives? --------------------------------------------------------------------- Is ‘equal opportunities’ talk all nonsense? ------------------------------------------------------------ Do free markets set the people free? ----------------------------------------------------------------- Patriotism good? Nationalism bad? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- What’s so bad about discrimination? --------------------------------------------------------------------- Are the transgendered (...)
     
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    The myths we live by: adventures in democracy, free speech and other liberal inventions.Peter Cave - 2019 - London: Atlantic Books.
    In this witty and mischievous book, philosopher Peter Cave dissects the most controversial disputes today and uses philosophical argument to reveal that many issues are less straightforward than we'd like to believe. Leaving no sacred cow standing, Cave uses ingenious stories and examples to challenge our most strongly held assumptions. Is democracy inherently a good thing? What is the basis of so-called human rights? Is discrimination always bad? Are we morally obliged to accept refugees? In an age of identity politics (...)
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    Sex without God.Peter Cave - 2006 - Think 4 (12):75-84.
    Peter Cave juggles sex and God, Wittgenstein and language, and Kant and his lemons, pointing to some irredeemably paradoxical and perilous aspects of erotic love.
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    Alan Turing.Peter Cave - 2004 - The Philosophers' Magazine 25 (25):53-53.
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    Gottfried Leibniz.Peter Cave - 2007 - The Philosophers' Magazine 38 (38):80-81.
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    Irrational believings.Peter Cave - 2008 - Think 6 (16):23.
    Peter Cave reflects on morality and belief in God.
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    Frank Ramsey.Peter Cave - 2002 - The Philosophers' Magazine 19 (19):53-53.
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    Bertrand Russell.Peter Cave - 2006 - The Philosophers' Magazine 34 (34):80-81.
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    Dead People.Peter Cave - 2003 - Think 2 (5):83-92.
    Peter Cave explains why he believes we can and should treat people well, even after they have ceased to exist. We should treat people well; therefore, we should treat dead people well.
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    Death as Annihilation.Peter Cave - 2015 - In Andrew Copson & A. C. Grayling (eds.), The Wiley Blackwell Handbook of Humanism. Chichester, UK: Wiley. pp. 72–86.
    Humanists acknowledge the absolute finality of death: it is annihilation. One may question whether sense can be made of life after death. Even if sense can be made, one may ask what evidence exists to justify belief that there is any such life. With the rejection of eternal life, and hence any risk of eternal damnation, humanists may argue that there is nothing to fear in death. One could argue against Lucretius that if there were to be the required similarity (...)
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    Machiavelli.Peter Cave - 2002 - The Philosophers' Magazine 18:52-52.
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    Spinoza and the Case for Philosophy.Peter Cave - 2016 - Philosophical Quarterly 66 (265):846-848.
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    Politics and aesthetics in the arts. [REVIEW]Peter Cave - 2001 - The Philosophers' Magazine 13 (13):60-60.
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    Nietzsche, Aesthetics and Modernity.Peter Cave - 2000 - The Philosophers' Magazine 12:57-57.
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    How deep is your love?Peter Cave - 2001 - The Philosophers' Magazine 16:56-56.
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    How deep is your love? A Common Humanity: Thinking about Love and Truth and Justice, by Raimond Gaita (Routledge)£ 17.99/$27.50. [REVIEW]Peter Cave - 2001 - The Philosophers' Magazine 16:60-60.
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    Birthday Special.Peter Cave - 2006 - Philosophy Now 55:26-29.
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    Rigorous Reasoning.Peter Cave - 1994 - Philosophy Now 9:14-17.
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    Affairs of the Heart & Affairs of State.Peter Cave - 2003 - Philosophy Now 43:52-54.
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    Bertrand Russell.Peter Cave - 2006 - The Philosophers' Magazine 34:80-81.
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    With and without end.Peter Cave - 2007 - Philosophical Investigations 30 (2):105–126.
    Ways and words about infinity have frequently hidden a continuing paradox inspired by Zeno. The basic puzzle is the tortoise's – Mr T's – Extension Challenge, the challenge being how any extension, be it in time or space or both, moving or still, can yet be of an endless number of extensions. We identify a similarity with Mr T's Deduction Challenge, reported by Lewis Carroll, to the claim that a conclusion can be validly reached in finite steps. Rejecting common solutions (...)
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    Herm and Matozoon.Peter Cave - 2003 - Philosophy Now 41:52-54.
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