Fatherhood - Philosophy for Everyone offers fathers wisdom and practical advice drawn from the annals of philosophy. Both thought-provoking and 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 for Everyone (Wiley-Blackwell, 2010)