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"Gardner [is]...at the glorious zenith of his diversified powers."--The Boston Globe
"Martin Gardner is one of the greatest intellects produced in this country in this century."]
--Douglas Hofstadter
"For more than half a century, Martin Gardner has been the single brightestbeacone defending rationality and good science...He is also one of the most brilliant men and gracious writers that I have known." --Stephen Jay Gould
"Martin Gardner is that rarest of all contemporary species: a scholar in nobody's pocket; a sparkling, pellucid science and mathematics writer who can discuss Sigmund Freud, Sherlock Holmes, and proofs of God with equal fluency." --Stefan Kanfer, former book editor of Time Magazine
"Martin Gardner's contribution to contemporary culture is unique." --Noam Chomsky
"Martin Gardner is one of the greatest intellects produced in this country in this century."]
--Douglas Hofstadter
"For more than half a century, Martin Gardner has been the single brightestbeacone defending rationality and good science...He is also one of the most brilliant men and gracious writers that I have known." --Stephen Jay Gould
"Martin Gardner is that rarest of all contemporary species: a scholar in nobody's pocket; a sparkling, pellucid science and mathematics writer who can discuss Sigmund Freud, Sherlock Holmes, and proofs of God with equal fluency." --Stefan Kanfer, former book editor of Time Magazine
"Martin Gardner's contribution to contemporary culture is unique." --Noam Chomsky
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The Whys of a Philosophical Scrivener showcases Martin Gardner as the consummate philosopher, thinker, and great mathematician that he is. Exploring issues that range from faith to prayer to evil to immortality, and far beyond, Garnder challenges the discerning reader with fundamental questions of classical philosophy and life's greater meanings.
Recalling such philosophers was Wittgenstein and Arendt, The Whys of Philosophical Scrivener embodies Martin Garner's unceasing interest and joy in the impenetrable mysteries of life.
Recalling such philosophers was Wittgenstein and Arendt, The Whys of Philosophical Scrivener embodies Martin Garner's unceasing interest and joy in the impenetrable mysteries of life.
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Most philosophers nowadays dodge all the really important questions, or if they don't dodge the questions, they write in a terribly obtuse style. Not Gardner. He directly tackles all the philosophical questions that matter to people, thinking and writing with his usual exceptional clarity and vigor. He explains why he holds the political views that he does, why he does not believe in paranormal phenomena, and why he believes in God and the afterlife. The book is a true gem, a pleasure to read, and deserves to be much better known. Just as I would highly recommend Gardner's books on recreational math to kindle someone's interest in mathematics, I would highly recommend this book to kindle someone's interest in philosophy.
Readers who are particularly interested in Gardner's religious views should also read his book "The Flight of Peter Fromm," a novel that describes the transformation of the title character from fundamentalist Christian to philosophical theist. Along the way, Gardner gives many penetrating criticisms of Christianity---whether liberal, neo-orthodox, or orthodox.
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Gardner does what he says. He accounts for the "whys" of his beliefs. As he does this he presents to his readers what is familiar to their own thought evoking insight on their part. It ought to be understood, however, that he writes in broad strokes and ideas are expressed in a manner that, at times, lacks precision. By reflecting on a wide range of philosphers and artists he presents us with material we thought we understood. His efforts amount to an attempt at preserving the integrity of scholastic thinking, or a contemporary derivation of it, in the postmodern world. Gardner presents us with a North American understanding of a European approach to philosophical thinking. There is a lot of breadth to his work but, from my perspective, little depth. I finished the book with the sense that when all was said and done Gardener, as a 'philosophical scrivener', was on the outside looking in. However, I do recommend the book for Gardner's encyclopedic approach to his material. It is worth noting that Gardner views William James as a particularly insighful thinker.
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For all familiar with Gardner's mathematical/puzzle writings this will be a very different read. A fascinating, in-depth look at the well-honed philosophical and religious thoughts (that will often surprise readers) of this consummate science writer. I don't usually enjoy lengthy philosophical discussion greatly, but was glued to each of these insightful, thought-provoking essays (and amazed at the breadth of Gardner's knowledge).This is the sort of volume you can re-read several times over the years and draw a little more from each time.
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Gardner is a national treasure...
Gardner's essays, many of those in this volume, have helped me work through some of my own issues with respect to belief in God, faith and science. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 28. Juli 2000 von John Rummel
Excellent Reading
I read Gardner's "Whys of a Philosphical Scrivener" years ago when I was a freshman in college, and it was perfect reading for that point in my life. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 10. Januar 2000 von S.B.
Magnificent book by an intellectual giant
Gardner starts off with "This is a book of essays about what I believe and why." Gardner has a fantastically clear mind and is able to communicate apparently difficult... Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 12. August 1999 veröffentlicht
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