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I do not think that I know what I do not know

Advantages: Short, readable philosphical book
Disadvantages: Does not go into any depth

...A Short Review on a short book. Socrates - The Great Philosophers Philosophical writing is based on hypotheses presented by renowned thinkers throughout the ages and requires time and careful consideration to read and study. Anthony Gottlieb has pro ...

MAFARRIMOND 23.05.2004 · Read full review
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No poo-pooing dear Pooh

Advantages: A delightful combination of literatures
Disadvantages: None

The Tao of Pooh, a fascinating synthesis of Eastern philosophy and Western children's literature, is done largely in conversational style between Benjamin Hoff, erstwhile writer, photographer and musician with a penchant for forests and bears. Thus, Pooh ...

frkurt 14.01.2003 · Read full review
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Taoism in Action with a Very Small Pig

Advantages: Easy to read and thoroughly enjoyable
Disadvantages: Too short!!

...you who read my op on 'The Tao of Pooh' will be delighted to know that this sequel, 'The Te of Piglet' is every bit as enjoyable and easy to read as the first book. 'The Tao' of Pooh' deals very accessibly with the rather daunting task of explai ...

Medusa 19.04.2001 · Read full review
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A Gem of a Book

Advantages: An absorbing read
Disadvantages: Too short!!

...'The Tao of Pooh' (and its sequel, 'The Te of Piglet') are not only a delight to read, they also act as wonderful introductions to the philosophy of Taoism. We all know who Winnie-the-Pooh is: 'A bear of little brain' - not, one may think, a naturally ...

Medusa 02.04.2001 · Read full review
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perfect pooh

Advantages: See life with alittle more clarity
Disadvantages: none

Life is becoming evermore difficult. More and more it seems that people are becoming confused and aggressive, unable to communicate. I'm not a fan of self-help books, much a case of, well...duhh!! This book has a simplistic charm that will explain Taoism ...

digriz 18.07.2003 · Read full review
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