Philosophy on Tap: Pint-Sized Puzzles for the Pub Philosopher

Isn't it about time that philosophical discussion is brought out of the classroom and into the local pub? Philosophy on Tap  is for beer drinkers who enjoy philosophy, philosophers who enjoy great beer, and anyone who has ever pondered the meaning of life over a pint of ale.

Philosophy on Tap features philosophical puzzles, paradoxes, and debates by considering 48 of life's biggest questions in the context of 48 award-winning distinctive beers from around the world.

Provides a highly engaging and sociable approach to the classic philosophical problems as well as a unique look at the conundrums that directly affect the beer drinker.

Combines a philosopher's insights with thematic humor, amusing illustrations, and trivia to explore issues such as free will, God's existence, the nature of the soul, time travel, the aesthetics of taste, the role of beer in the good life, the infamous "beer goggles" paradox, and more.

Familiarizes the reader with the views of famous philosophers such as Plato, Peter Singer, Daniel Dennett, Descartes, Kant, Hume, and Wittgenstein, Socrates, Nietzsche, and Sartre.

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By pairing great philosophical puzzles with exceptional pints of beer, Philosophy on Tap guides the pub philosopher through classic philosophical conundrums in a new and distinctive way.

• Contemplating nirvana takes on a whole different flavor while drinking a Lhasa  “Beer of Tibet”
• Learn to think like Socrates over an Elysian “The Wise ESB”
• Examining the merits of hedonism becomes all the more decadent when sipping a pint of Young’s “Double Chocolate Stout”
• Let a pint of Alesmith “Old Numbskull” Barleywine help you cope with the possibility that your friends may be zombies
• The purpose of life will take on an entirely new meaning when sipping an “Abyss Imperial Stout”
• Looking at one’s mortality has never been as inviting as when accompanied by a Rogue “Dead Guy Ale”

Philosophy on Tap proves that all the great philosophical puzzles go down much easier when considered through a beer-lover's lens.

Bonus Features Include:

•      A “tasting notes” section at the end of each chapter
•      Questions for pub discussion
•      Suggested readings and pop culture notes ranging from science fiction short stories to cocktail recipes
•      A glossary of beer and philosophical terms (e.g.,  Functionalism, Growler, Saison, Taoism, Zymurgy).