{"title":"Thomas Cathcart","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the intriguing world of Thomas Cathcart, where philosophy meets humour in the most delightful manner. Renowned for his ability to demystify complex philosophical concepts, Cathcart captivates readers with wit, charm, and intelligence. His works are a unique fusion of philosophy and psychology, coupled with light-hearted humour that appeals to both seasoned thinkers and curious newcomers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his most popular titles, \u003cem\u003eHeidegger and a Hippo Walk Through Those Pearly Gates\u003c\/em\u003e, explores existential themes, making profound topics accessible and enjoyable. If you're keen on discovering how philosophical ideas can be visualised, delve into \u003cem\u003eI Think, Therefore I Draw\u003c\/em\u003e. This book offers a creative exploration of philosophical concepts through illustrations, helping readers see the world of philosophy from a new perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor those who enjoy a dash of humour with their philosophical pondering, \u003cem\u003ePlato and a Platypus Walk Into a Bar\u003c\/em\u003e is a must-read. This title presents classical philosophical ideas through jokes and stories, making learning a fun experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStep into the playful and insightful universe of Thomas Cathcart’s works, where laughter and learning walk hand in hand, making philosophy an adventure rather than a task.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"heidegger-and-a-hippo-walk-through-those-pearly-gates-by-daniel-klein-9781925603347","title":"Heidegger and a Hippo Walk Through Those Pearly Gates","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn hilarious take on the philosophy, theology and psychology of mortality and immortality, using jokes to explore life, death and everything in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing Freud! Groucho Marx! Socrates! Lily Tomlin! Kierkegaard! Buddha! New Yorker cartoonists! Zombies! And of course, Heidegger!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThomas Cathcart and Daniel Klein first made a name for themselves with the outrageously funny \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestseller \u003cem\u003ePlato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar\u003c\/em\u003e. Now they turn their attention to the Big D and share the timeless wisdom of the great philosophers, theologians, psychotherapists and wiseguys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom angels to zombies and everything in between, Cathcart and Klein offer a fearless and irreverent history of how we approach death, why we embrace life, and whether there really is a hereafter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs hilarious as it is enlightening, \u003cem\u003eHeidegger and a Hippo Walk Through Those Pearly Gates\u003c\/em\u003e is a must-read for anyone and everyone who ever expects to die.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46531008725228,"sku":"9781925603347","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/16358803482873.jpg?v=1749268758"},{"product_id":"i-think-therefore-i-draw-by-daniel-klein-9781925773163","title":"I Think, Therefore I Draw","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat’s the best way to answer some of the biggest questions in life—questions like: Does God exist? What is the meaning of life? Is there a basic principle for all moral decisions? What is the best way to organise society? How do we know what is true? Are there limits to what we can know? Why do things exist? Is there life after death? Is there a design to the Universe? What is a ‘self’? What is beauty? What is humankind’s place in the cosmos?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling authors Daniel Klein and Thomas Cathcart have the answer: \u003cem\u003eI Think, Therefore I Draw\u003c\/em\u003e is a hilarious new exploration of philosophy through cartoons—a thorough introduction to all the major debates in philosophy through history to the present day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePacked with humour and loaded with profound philosophical insight, \u003cem\u003eI Think, Therefore I Draw\u003c\/em\u003e will delight and enlighten readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000655593708,"sku":"9781925773163","price":37.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18056963482873.jpg?v=1763294240"},{"product_id":"plato-and-a-platypus-walk-into-a-bar-by-daniel-klein-9781786070180","title":"Plato and a Platypus Walk Into a Bar","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's an accusation - Sherlock Holmes never deduced anything. When it comes to language, it all depends on what your definition of 'is' is. And one for the existentialists - you haven't lived until you think about death all the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCrammed with over one hundred jokes and graced by the occasional cartoon, written in a Marxist style (Groucho's, not Karl's) and featuring frequent appearances from a comic two-man Greek chorus, \u003cem\u003ePlato and a Platypus Walk Into a Bar\u003c\/em\u003e is a hilarious romp through the classic areas of philosophy. Don't be put off by the seriousness of the contents page, what follows is anything but.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000706711788,"sku":"9781786070180","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25316633482823.jpg?v=1763299144"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/thomas-cathcart.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}