The pig that wanted to be ham

The pig that wanted to be ham
de Julian Baggini

One hundred fun philosophical experiments for restless minds Is it okay to eat a pig that thinks its life only has meaning if someone eats it, once it is dead and turned into succulent ham? Julian Baggini, one of the most prominent British philosophers, proposes in this book a series of thought experiments that will make us think. These are short stories that pose moral or philosophical dilemmas in a very graphic and fun way, and invite the reader to think about the possible answers for themselves. From Zeno’s paradox to Nietzsche’s theory of eternal recurrence, passing through the contradictions of multiculturalism or the mysteries posed by Plato’s cave, Baggini asks if it is okay to punish someone for something they have not yet done, how to know if we are awake or asleep, or whether virtual sex should be considered infidelity. Baggini gives us cinematographic, literary and philosophical examples that make this book an entertaining exercise in mental gymnastics, full of questions that inspire the reader to think and use their imagination, because, as the author says, “imagination without reason is mere fantasy.” , but reason without imagination is sterile.

Julian Baggini He is one of the United Kingdom’s most respected philosophers. He has a doctorate in Philosophy from the University of London and has written more than twenty books, all characterized by a pleasant and informative tone. He has been invited to participate in the prestigious TEDxTalks, and his Microphilosophy website and Twitter account are very active: he is the closest thing to a star of contemporary philosophy. He is editor and co-founder of The Philosopher’s Magazine and a regular contributor to The Guardian and Radio4.