A dual Australian-Canadian citizen, Phillip Hoffmann holds a PhD in philosophy from the University of Calgary and is the author of three books, including Nothing So Absurd: An Invitation to Philosophy (Broadview Press, 2003), and My Left Thumb: Philosophical Essays Second Edition (BWL Publishing, 2023 forthcoming). His other publications include magazine articles in Philosophy Now.

Currently living in Airdrie, Alberta after a career in post-secondary education in Calgary, he serves on the boards of various not-for-profit organizations. His other interests include composing and recording original guitar music and collecting antique Persian rugs. Contact Phillip at: seinphil@shaw.ca.

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This collection of philosophical essays reflects the author’s views and perspectives on a wide range of themes and topics, including the philosophy of science, metaphysics, language, truth, knowledge, free will, reality and meaning. Lively, accessible, breezy, thought-provoking and frequently entertaining, this expanded second edition represents two decades of Hoffmann’s progress in grappling with these fascinating issues, as well as his efforts to share his fascination with general audiences wanting to dip their toes into philosophy.

Phillip Hoffmann holds a PhD in philosophy from the University of Calgary. He is the author of books including Nothing So Absurd: An Invitation to Philosophy (Broadview Press, 2003). He conducts online philosophy tutorials and lives in Airdrie, Alberta.