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Plato and a Platypus / Aristotle and an Aardvark Boxed Set (Box Set)

Plato and a Platypus / Aristotle and an Aardvark Boxed Set (Box Set)
By Thomas Cathcart, Daniel Klein

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“Two books, one box, and the Meaning of Life.  What more do you want?”
 
Take a tour de farce through philosophy and politics with the New York Times bestseller Plato and a Platypus Walk Into a Bar and the hilarious election-year follow-up Aristotle and an Aardvark Go To Washington.   Now presented in a special value hardcover boxed set!

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #54747 in Books
  • Published on: 2008-11-01
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • 400 pages

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Tom Cathcart and Dan Klein pursued the usual careers after majoring in philosophy at Harvard. Tom worked with street gangs in Chicago and dropped in and out of various divinity schools. Dan wrote jokes for comedians, designed stunts for Candid Camera, and continues to pen thrillers. Each lives with his wife in New England.

Customer Reviews

Excellent approach to an often tedious subject5
Not sure if this is a philosophy book or a joke book, and that may be the genius behind its success and why it works. Jokes used very effectively to illustrate main philosophical concepts. The second volume in this set skewers the Bush administration predominantly (Democrats are not always spared), but the content naturally focuses on word games of the administration that was in power while it was being written. That's where the material was...

A Very Funny Book5
A Very Funny Book

"Aristotle and an Aardvark" is a very funny book. Cathcart and Klein are more insightful than any of the broadcast journalists. They seem to understand Washington and use their understanding as a basis of humor.

"Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar" is also very funny book. Cathcart and Klein manage to teach a little philosophy along with the humor. They understand their subject and they make it fun for the reader.


These are both funny and provocative books. I enjoyed both and I recommend them to others.

A Light Hearted Approach to A Serious Subject4
This is a fun read. It takes a lighted hearted approach to what might be thought of as a serious if not boring subject. Lots of humor is included.