Gary Hayden (Author of You Kant Make it Up!)

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Gary Hayden

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in Widnes, near Liverpool, England, The United Kingdom

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Philosophy, Travel

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bertrand russell, david hume, jane austen, charles dickens, anthony tr ...more

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June 2009

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If you look at the ratings I give, here on 欧宝娱乐, you might think that I'm very easy to please, since many of them are five-star. But that's because I tend mostly to rate books I love and admire, rather than just anything that comes my way.
I love classic literature, particularly classic British literature, especially Jane Austen, Charles Dickens and Anthony Trollope.
As a writer, I'm influenced to some degree by every good book I've ever read - and quite possibly many of the not-so-good books too. But my biggest (conscious) influences are the philosophers Bertrand Russell and David Hume. ...more

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Where did you get the idea for your most recent book?

Gary Hayden In the summer of 2013, I walked 1,150 miles, from John o'Groats to Land's End, with my wife Wendy.
The trip was her idea, and I didn't really expect to鈥辞谤别In the summer of 2013, I walked 1,150 miles, from John o'Groats to Land's End, with my wife Wendy.
The trip was her idea, and I didn't really expect to enjoy it. But, to my surprise, it turned out to be the best thing I've ever done.
At the time, I had no idea of writing a book about the journey. But when it was over, I felt that I wanted to share the experience.
The book, Walking With Plato, is part travelogue and part philosophical notebook. But mostly, it's my musings upon life, love, philosophy, literature, Britain and long-distance walking.(less)

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Sir, why can't I find your book "What is Philosophy" on this website? I found it quite intriguing (although I found some concepts a review for myself) and wanted to rate it five stars.

Gary Hayden Dear Emese Toth,
Thanks for getting in touch. I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed "What is Philosophy?"
I'm not sure why the book hadn't yet appeared鈥辞谤别Dear Emese Toth,
Thanks for getting in touch. I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed "What is Philosophy?"
I'm not sure why the book hadn't yet appeared on 欧宝娱乐. It may be something to do with the fact that Metro Books are sold in non-traditional sales outlets such as supermarkets and gift-shops.
In any case, I've just added the book to 欧宝娱乐. So please go ahead and rate it. And thanks!
Gary(less)

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	You Kant Make it Up!: Strange Ideas from History's Great Philosophers 3.75 avg rating — 323 ratings — published 2011 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Walking With Plato: A Philosophical Hike Through the British Isles 3.65 avg rating — 302 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	This Book Does Not Exist: Adventures in the Paradoxical by Gary Hayden (欧宝娱乐 Author), Michael Picard (Co-Author) 3.81 avg rating — 194 ratings — published 2009 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Paradoxen van illusies tot oneindigheid: vermeende tegenstrijdigheden by Gary Hayden (欧宝娱乐 Author), Michael Picard 3.30 avg rating — 66 ratings — published 2013 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Bedside Book of Paradoxes, The by Gary Hayden (欧宝娱乐 Author), Michael Picard 3.73 avg rating — 37 ratings — published 2013 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	What Is Philosophy? A Guide to the World of Thought and Logic 4.15 avg rating — 27 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	CE LIVRE N'EXISTE PAS : PARADOXES, 脡NIGMES MATH脡MATIQUES ET PHILOSOPHIQUES by Gary Hayden (欧宝娱乐 Author), Michael Picard 3.56 avg rating — 9 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Pursuit of Happiness: Practical advice from history's great thinkers 4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2014	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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“Life is a bumpy ride. The trick is to relax, absorb the bumps - and learn to enjoy it.”
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“I now view life as a complex and unpredictable affair that cannot be mastered. It can be embraced. It can be negotiated more or less skillfully. But mastered? Not a chance.”
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“I hate when people ask what a book is about. People who read for plot, people who suck out the story like the cream filling in an Oreo, should stick to comic strips and soap operas. . . . Every book worth a damn is about emotions and love and death and pain. It's about words. It's about a man dealing with life. Okay?”
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