Heidegger and a Hippo Walk Through Those Pearly Gates: Using Philosophy (and Jokes!) to Explore Life, Death, the Afterlife, and Everything in Between Audiobook

" A notch below "Plato and a Platypus...", but a very good introductory read for those -- like me -- who are interested in studying different philosophical approaches to the question of death. The end is (surprisingly) touching (bit I won't spoil it for you). "

" Quit reading, found it to be not terribly interesting. "

" Philosophy of death told through jokes. Pretty good, if not all that clear. "

" More entertaining than educational. But it was entertaining. A light, fun read. "

" I'm one of those people who like really dry nonfiction books; I'd be more than happy with a book of bullet points of statistics and theories. This book is not at all like that and so although at times I wanted more facts and a more intellectual approach to the subject of death I got the appeal. It's great for people who people who don't excited by text books but still like philosophy. "

" It makes a good heel rest for my deadman foot.... reduces the pain and inflamation of the plantar muscle by allowing me to keep that foot in a neutral position.... the text isn't really that good. "

" This was pretty disappointing, I wanted it to be funnier and have more ideas I hadn't encountered yet. Though it still had a few good anecdotes. "

" Thin? Gives the impression of being written to sell, but it is fun, light hearted and easy to pick up and put down. I liked it "

" Fun, quick read providing a nicely rounded variety of thoughts by the most renowned philosophers in regards to the topics of life and death. Ironic how such a humorous book could come from the topic of existentialism. "

" Fun, quick read, decent overview of philosophical ideas on death/afterlife. Lighter on the jokes than Plato and the Platypus, and it loses steam at the end. Still a fun read if you want a quick, non-brain damaging discussion of death philosophy. "

" While I enjoy the jokes and cartoons (especially the cartoons) - i guess I was looking for more depth... I know what was I thinking? OK to be be honest - I was looking for an answer :) "

" Light on the philosophy and heavy on the jokes. A fluffy and enjoyable read. "

" Some good jokes, some good overviews of philosophies of death. Audio. "

" Enjoyed this a lot - a good dose of the reality of death, which we all need to put things in perspective sometimes. Very funny too. "

" Can you ever have enough Soren Kierkegaard jokes? I think not. "

" Memento mori "

" Definitely one of the most enjoyable ways to learn philosophy. "

" Makes me wanna read, read and read. Awesome. "

" I have a slight obsession with the afterlife and thought this book did a wonderful job exploring it in a fun light-hearted way. Great read! "

" All the big questions (death, the afterlife, and the meaning of life) in bite-sized philosophical bits that make you laugh. What could be better? I loved this book. "

" I skipped through much of this because I'm not up on much philosophy. Some parts were funny. "

" There are some really funny takes here on the afterlife. Most enjoyable - if you like this sort of thing! "

" Part of a series, "Heidegger and a Hippo..." may be the best of the lot. Focusing on the concept of death, it manages to present a huge array of thought in a clear and funny way. "

" quick enjoyable read. spoke to me... literally! "

" This is a quick philosophical survey of death and related issues, peppered with corny jokes and New Yorker cartoons. I loved it! It's like a plate of Christmas sweets that you can nibble on through the week. "

" After reading plato and platyphus, i cant help to not read this one :)still helping me grasping the concept of philosophies but the one found in this book are more focused on philosophy about about life, death and afterlife.. ?through jokes! :D "

" it reads like CLick n'Clack for philosophy nerds "

" Some good jokes, some good overviews of philosophies of death. Audio. "

" Light on the philosophy and heavy on the jokes. A fluffy and enjoyable read. "

" Hard to say what I think without sounding... pompous? Do feel gratified that I found it so funny and fascinating, rather than upsetting or difficult -- makes me feel I'm in a good place. And more to the point, able to enjoy the humor and information! Did get odd looks walking around with it. "

" Very good summary of Death philosophy - and funny jokes scattered along the way. Recommended for the morbid type :) "