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Title: A Philosophical Scandal Sheet
Review: Many philosophers have a bunch of skeletons in their closet that make for good gossip. The authors have shown that recounting these scandals can be an entertaining way to introduce us to their philosophical ideas. Their premise is that philosophers should live up to their ideas--which sounds very high-minded. Their sensationalistic tone suggests that they are not so high-minded as all that themselves. Further, they are a little to ready to tell the scandalous version of various events and don't give a really as balanced account of their subjects as they could. Still, the book is informative and a great deal of fun.
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