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15Recidivist Punishments: The Philosopher's View (edited book)Lexington Books. 2011.Much has been written about recidivist punishments, particularly within the area of criminology. However there is a notorious lack of penal philosophical reflection on this issue. This book attempts to fill that gap by presenting the philosopher’s view on this matter as a way of furthering the debate on recidivist punishments
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66A meaning to life for £15: Cave A meaning to lifeThink 3 (7): 43-48. 2004.Peter Cave gets to grips with maths, God and the meaning of life.
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8Arguing About Judaism: A Rabbi, a Philosopher and a Revealing DebateRoutledge. 2020.Arguing about Judaism differs from other introductions to Judaism. It is unique, not solely in its engaging dialogues between a Reform rabbi and a humanist, atheist philosopher, but also in its presentation of and challenges to the fundamental religious beliefs of the Jewish heritage and their relevance to today's Jewish community. The dialogues contain both Jewish narratives and philosophical responses, with topics ranging from the nature of God to controversies over sexual relations, animal we…Read more
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8Can a Robot be Human?: 33 Perplexing Philosophy PuzzlesOneworld. 2007.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 mos…Read more
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5Do Llamas Fall in Love? 33 Perplexing Philosophy PuzzlesOneworld. 2010.Peter Cave once again takes the reader on a witty, engaging romp through a glorious compendium of philosophical puzzles. With the aid of tall stories, jokes, common sense, and bizarre insights, Cave tackles some of life’s most important questions and introduces the conundrums that will keep you pondering throughout the night. Illustrated with dozens of quirky cartoons, Do Llamas Fall in Love? leaves no stone unturned, covering a smorgasbord of topics including logic, ethics, art, and politics. I…Read more
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Open University (UK)Retired faculty (Part-time)
Areas of Specialization
History of Western Philosophy |
Philosophy, Misc |
Philosophical Traditions |