Fatherhood & Philosophy offers fathers wisdom and practical advice drawn from the annals of philosophy. Both thought-provoking and intensely humorous, it provides a valuable starting and ending point for reflecting on this crucial role. Address the roles, experiences, ethics, and challenges of fatherhood from a philosophical perspective Includes essays on Confucius, Socrates, the experience of African fatherhood, and the perspective of two women writers Explores the changing role of fatherhood and investigates what it means to be a father An ideal complement to Motherhood & Philosophy (Wiley-Blackwell, 2010)