| Wittgenstein's Rhinoceros Contributor(s): Armengaud, Francoise (Author), Buxton, Annabelle (Illustrator), Street, Anna (Translator) |
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ISBN: 3037345470 ISBN-13: 9783037345474 Publisher: Diaphanes OUR PRICE: $13.50 Product Type: Hardcover Published: August 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Philosophy |
| Series: Plato & Co. |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 6" W x 8.6" (0.40 lbs) 64 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: At its most basic, philosophy is about learning how to think about the world around us. It should come as no surprise, then, that children make excellent philosophers Naturally inquisitive, pint-size scholars need little prompting before being willing to consider life's "big questions," however strange or impractical. Plato & Co. introduces children--and curious grown-ups--to the lives and work of famous philosophers, from Descartes to Socrates, Einstein, Marx, and Wittgenstein. Each book in the series features an engaging--and often funny--story that presents basic tenets of philosophical thought alongside vibrant color illustrations. "Mister Wittgenstein Stop looking for a horned beast in the middle of a Cambridge classroom ," an exasperated Bertrand Russell commands his pupil. But the young Ludwig Wittgenstein knows that, just because we don't see a rhinoceros, doesn't mean one may not be hiding where we least expect it. When war breaks out in Europe, Ludwig is recruited for a top-secret mission. Alas, no one is able to make sense of rhino-loving philosopher's notebooks. What could he possibly mean by so many seemingly nonsensical statements? Plato & Co.'s clear approach and charming illustrations make this series the perfect addition to any little library. |
Contributor Bio(s): Street, Anna: - Anna Street is the translator for Plato & Co. She holds a PhD from the Universite Paris-Sorbonne (Paris IV) and the University of Kent in Canterbury.Armengaud, Francoise: - Francoise Armengaud is a philosopher who has taught at the Universite Paris Ouest Nanterre La Defense. Buxton, Annabelle: - Annabelle Buxton is a Paris-based illustrator whose work has appeared in books, newspapers, and magazines. |