The Book Of Dead Philosophers. Simon Critchley (2008) - Plot & Excerpts
Philosophy in 190 small parts. Actually, death in 190 parts. This book is not about to teach philosophy to anyone, not even to introduce it. Its not even about how philosophers live. It's about how philosophers die. What was the causes of their death and what they believe for it. It's well written with funny facts and a thin irony. This book is a proof that even death can be the cause for some laughs. Recommended for all those who afraid to die. (Don't worry, we are almost 90%. The other 10% just lie.) This was pretty good, an interesting mediation on death by looking at 190 philosophers, some of their ideas about death, how many of them faced their own deaths, and, of course, how they died. My personal favorite meditations on death are still Aurelius (in the book), Montaigne (also in the book), and the book-length essay on the subject by Julian Barnes titled Nothing To Be Frightened Of. So, if you think about death as frequently as I do, and if you read philosophy for fun, as I also do, you'll find this an enjoyable and perhaps thought-provoking read.
What do You think about The Book Of Dead Philosophers. Simon Critchley (2008)?
Awesome book!!!!! Must read for everyone who likes their mind to be stretched...
—Kjohnson
Excellent bathroom reading for a survey on philosophers. And then they died.
—Szasa
Terrific crash course in the history of philosophy.
—nayjah
