'No philosopher combines whimsy and profundity as successfully as Suits. Russell, Faculty Emeritum, Langara College, Canada and former editor of the Journal of the Philosophy of Sport Suits' sequel shows, once again, that analytic philosophy can address important questions-and be a lot of fun.' 'A must-read for Suits scholars and anyone who was captivated by his whimsical presentation of ideas about games, language, and utopia in The Grasshopper. Additionally, Lopez Frias and Yorke's introduction offers a clear and engaging background to Suits' life and works.'Ĭhristopher Bartel, Professor of Philosophy, Appalachian State University, USA 'This is the book that followers of the Grasshopper need! Return of the Grasshopper expands on Suits' thoughts on utopia, death, and the good life in fascinating and tantalizing ways. Scott Kretchmar, Professor Emeritus, Penn State University, USA In this rich collection, Suits does both in a most provocative way.' Suit’s definition is as follows: To play a game is to engage in activity directed towards bringing about a specific state of affairs, using only means. It bears testimony to Suits' remarkably fertile mind and his twin philosophic gifts for making bold assertions and raising puzzling questions. In his supremely witty and delightful book The Grasshopper:Games, Life, and Utopia, Bernard Suits takes up Wittgenstein’s advice and actually looks to see if it is possible to define games. ' Return of the Grasshopper is a long-awaited and much anticipated addition to our literature.
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