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Title: Philosophy made interesting
Review: I must admit I usually struggle to enjoy philosophy. The "philosophy made easy" books are too simplistic, but the original writings are very difficult. It's tempting to dismiss it all, particularly as philosophers are still trying to resolve problems raised by the ancient Greeks.But this book is different. Magee debates the ideas of various legends with modern day experts. After the debate the experts were allowed to revise their replies to ensure intellectual rigour.The result is fascinating. The structure forces the philosophers to express their ideas in plain English, and for the first time I understand the importance of many ideas which had rather passed me by.I am now determined to try some philosophy in its original texts. If only all philosophers could be subjected to Magee's plain English test.
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