For years, Ian Olasov has set up his kiosk with the sign "Ask the Philosopher!" in central locations in New York City and engages in conversations with passersby. In this book, he has gathered his answers to questions posed to him by various people during these discussions.

Questions such as:

• Are people inherently good or evil?
• Is it wrong to have a fish as a pet?
• Should I have children?
• Should I give money to the homeless?
• Does God exist?
• If humans colonize Mars, who should own the land?

Ask the Philosopher! shows that philosophy can help each one of us, that it can be relevant to our everyday lives, and that it can open up new paths for us. From big questions to the most personal ones, even those that wouldn't cross your mind, the answers in this book will definitely make you think.