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 interesting and delightful parts of philosophy. It’s for everyone who puzzles about the world!

Peter Cave regularly lectures in philosophy for The Open University and City University, London. He frequently contributes to philosophy journals and magazines, from the serious to the fun, lectures around the world, and has scripted and presented philosophy programmes for the BBC.

“This is a chirpy introduction to philosophy through thought-experiments and paradoxes." The Guardian

“lightly written, but definitely no dumbing down. A simulating read, the subject ranges wide and far” Publishing News

"With its wonderful varied selection of topics, plus Cave’s admirable lightness of touch, this is one of the most entertaining and thought provoking books I’ve come across in years. So stop messing around with trivia like Sudoku and give your brain a real treat by buying this book.” Focus Magazine

“Peter Cave's lively new book is full of arresting ideas, brow-creasing conundrums, persistent puzzles, and pleasing paradoxes. It is ideal reading for open and inquiring minds from 12 to 112-- in fact for everybody who is just dipping a toe into philosophy for the first time.” Timothy Chappell, Professor of Philosophy, The Open University

'A must-read book' Imre Leader, Professor of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge