Mind-Bending Riddles Inspired by Philosophy | With Answers and Explanations | Philosophical Riddles | Philosophy in Rhymes : From Plato, Socrates, Lao Tzu, the Stoics, Epicurus, Buddhism, Rumi

by Monica Laura Rapeanu, MONLart Publishing

This book contains riddles inspired
Plato · Socrates · Lao Tzu · The Stoics · Epicurus · Buddhism · Rumi

Why does philosophy never run out of questions? Perhaps because it’s a trickster, always just out of reach, making you realize it’s been playing with you all along...
The greatest thinkers knew that understanding often comes through contradiction, paradox, and questions that refuse to be pinned down. Philosophy doesn’t offer easy answers; it invites us to dance with questions.

These riddles give you a chance to revisit old ideas and twist them in new ways. Each one raises fresh questions and redefines familiar concepts. They invite you to join the game—not to wrap things up, but to stir up your thinking and see what falls into place. Think of them as a sandbox for your thoughts. There’s no fixed path, but if you let yourself get lost sometimes, you might stumble upon something that makes you want to pull on a new thread and see where it leads.

And isn’t that where discovery (and fun) really begins?


SPECIFICATIONS

5" x "8
147 pages

129 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 16, 2025

About the author

Monica Laura Rapeanu is an author, translator, publisher, researcher, and visual artist. A storyteller at heart, she works with words, colors, and sounds.
She founded MONLart Publishing and the Unbounded Brain Community.

"Monica Rapeanu is one of the authentic, leading voices of the young generation of creators, transforming her intense emotions and existential reflections into verses. She debuted with Deasupra Visului (Up Above the Dream), a collection that received excellent recognition from both the public and literary professionals. Critics and writers have highlighted her vigorous talent and the mastery with which she shapes and tames the Word.
With her second volume—thoughtfully, expressively, and meaningfully titled Orbul de la Cina (The Blind Man at Dinner)—Monica Rapeanu reinforces my belief that she takes her poetic gift seriously."
— Valeriu Stancu, writer, Editor-in-Chief at Cronica Magazine

"Monica Rapeanu refuses rhetoric, avoiding expressions where words crowd out meaning. In her poetry, meditation and description do not merely coexist but often converge, creating a voice that seems to emerge spontaneously. This approach is marked by a fluidity that enhances its expressiveness while maintaining a remarkable conciseness and clarity."
— Daniel Dimitriu, writer, scientific researcher, and editor at Convorbiri Literare Magazine

Reviews

[Ana · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is both creative and challenging. It goes beyond the simple art of creating riddles from complex ideas and reveals an author who approaches philosophy with genuine passion and care, aiming to 'translate' complex concepts into a more accessible language. This isn’t just another riddle collection. The explanations given at the end are clear, concise guides—almost like a beginner’s manual to philosophical thought. For philosophy savvy, the riddles offer a playful and engaging way to revisit familiar concepts. For readers less familiar with the field, they provide a quick, well-articulated introduction that’s easy to understand and absorb.

[Donovan Baldwin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Riddles are tricky little things, but once they start weaving in all those abstract, complex ideas, that’s when things get really interesting. The author has a knack for words—sometimes poetic and subtle, other times ironic and playful. I really enjoyed this book, and honestly, I’m looking forward to more.