* Lively. Cave forces his readers to interrogate cherished beliefs and see how many of the principles enshrined in public life are not only inconsistent but incoherent, even paradoxical. - The Herald * An elegant and erudite expose of the hypocrisies and evasions that infect the social and political thinking of our times. - John Cottingham, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, Reading University * Britain's wittiest philosopher - Raymond Tallis, bestselling author of The Kingdom of Infinite Space * Highly entertaining, informative and challenging. If you want to check whether your beliefs about democracy, human rights and free speech aren't just prejudices - mere myths you happen to have signed up to - this is a great place to start. - Stephen Law, author of The Complete Philosophy Files * With characteristic wit, philosopher Peter Cave takes readers on a journey of discovery through a maze of perplexities. This is a profound book. - Dan Cohn-Sherbok, Professor Emeritus, University of Wales * Engaging and mentally stimulating - New Scientist on Do Llamas Fall in Love?.