{"title":"Daniel Klein Collection","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"daniel-klein-collection-3-books-set-non-fiction-paperback","title":"Daniel Klein \u0026 Thomas Cathcart 3 Books Collection Set - Philosophy Humor Non Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPlato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar . . .: Understanding Philosophy Through Jokes\u003cbr\u003e\nTravels with Epicurus: Meditations from a Greek Island on the Pleasures of Old Age\u003cbr\u003e\nEvery Time I Find the Meaning of Life, They Change It: Wisdom of the Great Philosophers on How to Live\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n(Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar), 9781780744124 (Travels with Epicurus), 9781780749327 (Every Time I Find the Meaning of Life, They Change It)\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Oneworld Publications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis Daniel Klein Collection brings together three witty books that make philosophy feel like a conversation with a clever old friend rather than a lecture hall. Written by Daniel Klein, with Thomas Cathcart co-authoring the bestselling opener, the set moves from laugh-out-loud jokes explaining Existentialism and Logic, to a warm Greek-island meditation on aging well, to a wry survey of humanity's boldest attempts to define life's meaning — a quotable introduction to great philosophers for readers who want wisdom served with a smile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAcross these three titles, Daniel Klein proves philosophy doesn't have to be dense to be profound. In Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar . . ., co-written with longtime friend Thomas Cathcart, the pair use vaudeville-style jokes to unpack traditions like Existentialism and Metaphysics, turning Harvard-level ideas into something you'd happily read at a bar — a New York Times bestseller without sacrificing real substance for its punchlines. Travels with Epicurus shifts into travel memoir: after his dentist recommends tooth implants, Klein instead flies to the Greek island of Hydra, spending his days with elderly locals and revisiting Epicurus and Sartre to ask what it means to grow old well rather than simply stay young — a Sunday Times bestseller for its honest, funny take on aging. Finally, Every Time I Find the Meaning of Life, They Change It finds Klein in his seventies, revisiting a notebook of quotations kept as a Harvard undergraduate, weighing thinkers from Epicurus to Camus and Niebuhr against a lifetime of experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree complete paperback titles from acclaimed author Daniel Klein, one co-written with Thomas Cathcart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakes philosophy approachable through jokes, travel memoir, and personal reflection instead of jargon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a New York Times bestseller (Plato and a Platypus) and a Sunday Times bestseller (Travels with Epicurus)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, portable paperbacks ideal for travel, commuting, or bedside reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA thoughtful gift for philosophy fans, retirees, and graduates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach book stands alone, so readers can start anywhere in the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPlato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar . . . — Uses jokes and one-liners to explain philosophical traditions from Existentialism to Logic.\u003cbr\u003e\nTravels with Epicurus — Follows Klein to Hydra, where elderly locals and classic philosophers reshape his view of aging happily.\u003cbr\u003e\nEvery Time I Find the Meaning of Life, They Change It — Revisits a lifetime of philosophical quotations, from Epicurus to Niebuhr, to ask what \"meaning\" really means.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDaniel Klein studied philosophy at Harvard and has written comedy for performers including Flip Wilson and Lily Tomlin, alongside numerous works of fiction and nonfiction; he lives in Western Massachusetts. Thomas Cathcart, also a Harvard philosophy graduate, spent much of his career in health care, including directing a boarding home for people with HIV\/AIDS in Portland, Maine. The two lifelong friends first teamed up on Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar . . ., an international and New York Times bestseller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSmart, funny, and refreshingly down-to-earth, this trio turns philosophy into something you actually want to read on vacation or over coffee. It's a great gift for graduates, retirees, or anyone who loves ideas with a wink — perfect for birthdays or the holiday season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Daniel Klein","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57173408743798,"sku":"MAN-9789123519477","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/daniel-klein-collection-3-books-set-paperback.jpg?v=1785855560"}],"url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/collections\/daniel-klein-collection.oembed","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}