| Big Ideas for Curious Minds: An Introduction to Philosophy Contributor(s): The School of Life (Author), de Botton, Alain (Editor), Doherty, Anna (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1999747143 ISBN-13: 9781999747145 Publisher: School of Life OUR PRICE: $26.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Philosophy - Juvenile Nonfiction | Reference - General - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - General |
| Dewey: 100 |
| Lexile Measure: 970 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 7.4" W x 10" (1.45 lbs) 156 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Children are, in many ways, born philosophers. This is a book designed to harness their spontaneous philosophical interest and develop it. Without prompting children often ask some of the largest questions about time, mortality, happiness and the meaning of life. Yet all too often their inborn curiosity is not developed and, with age, the questions fall away. This book addresses some of their more complex questions by introducing accessible philosophical concepts from 25 famous thinkers, contextualized in relatable everyday scenarios. Presented in an interactive question and answer format this book takes us to meet leading figures of philosophy from around the world and from all eras--and shows us how their ideas continue to matter. With discussions about some of the most vibrant and essential philosophical ideas of history, this accessible book functions as an ideal introduction to the subject as well as a charming way to open up conversations between children and adults about the biggest questions we all face. |