Jack Bowen | Author

Jack Bowen
Author of Bay Area Bestseller, "The Dream Weaver"

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"If You Can Read This"--Book Release Party

Mar.16.2010

"If You Can Read This"--Book Release Party

The release party for Jack Bowen's new book, "If You Can Read This: The Philosophy of Bumper Stickers." At Kepler's in Menlo Park

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PUBLISHED: Oct.19.2007

A Journey Through the Landscape of Philosophy

The new anthology by Jack Bowen, author of The Dream Weaver, introduces the important issues and thinkers in philosophy with a strong, academic approach made accessible and relevant to the introductory-level student. The readings include many of the most well-known historical pieces as well as contemporary ethical issues presented in a debate-style format. To balance the rigorous...

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"The Dream Weaver: One Boy's Journey Through the Landscape of Reality"

Join 14-year-old Ian Pinkle through a series of strange experiences in this narrative exploration of philosophy. With the guidance of his mentor, the mysterious “Old Man,” Ian, along with his parents and best friends, faces questions on major topics in philosophy: identity, knowledge, God, free will. By first presenting one view on the issues then proceeding to question that...

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PUBLISHED: Mar.23.2010

If You Can Read This: The Philosophy of Bumper Stickers

FROM THE BACK COVER: "If you love twitter (and even if you don't), you're going to love Jack Bowen's insightful and hilarious romp through the pre-twitter world of bumper sticker sloganeering. On every page I had two reactions: (1) a vigorous horse laugh, and (2) a curious 'uh, I didn't know that.' Humor and insight: what more can you ask from a book? Sex. Yes, it has that...

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Jan.07.2010 - 2:03 pm

Promoting Big Ideas...And a Song

I am in the business of making philosophy sexy. Ok, maybe not sexy, but at least relevant, accessible, and something that engages even the (insert patronizing...

Jan.28.2008 - 12:30 am

The 2007 Super Bowl MVE (Most Valuable Entity)

With the ensuing gridiron battle, sporting pundits have focused on numerous factors ranging from the pressure of an undefeated season to the respective strengths of...

About Jack

Jack graduated from Stanford University in 1995 with Honors in Human Biology. He went on to earn a Masters Degree in Philosophy from California State University, Long Beach graduating Summa Cum Laude. Following a six-year stint teaching philosophy and ethics...

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