Daniel Klein & Thomas Cathcart 3 Books Collection Set - Philosophy Humor Non Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar . . .: Understanding Philosophy Through Jokes
Travels with Epicurus: Meditations from a Greek Island on the Pleasures of Old Age
Every Time I Find the Meaning of Life, They Change It: Wisdom of the Great Philosophers on How to Live

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
(Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar), 9781780744124 (Travels with Epicurus), 9781780749327 (Every Time I Find the Meaning of Life, They Change It)
Publisher: Oneworld Publications

Overview
This 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.

About the Books
Across 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.

Key Benefits

• Three complete paperback titles from acclaimed author Daniel Klein, one co-written with Thomas Cathcart
• Makes philosophy approachable through jokes, travel memoir, and personal reflection instead of jargon
• Includes a New York Times bestseller (Plato and a Platypus) and a Sunday Times bestseller (Travels with Epicurus)
• Compact, portable paperbacks ideal for travel, commuting, or bedside reading
• A thoughtful gift for philosophy fans, retirees, and graduates
• Each book stands alone, so readers can start anywhere in the set

Book-by-Book Guide
Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar . . . — Uses jokes and one-liners to explain philosophical traditions from Existentialism to Logic.
Travels with Epicurus — Follows Klein to Hydra, where elderly locals and classic philosophers reshape his view of aging happily.
Every 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.

About the Authors
Daniel 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.

Why You'll Love This Collection
Smart, 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.

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