Children’s book of philosophy

£16.99

This resource explains philosophy to kids in an easy-to-understand way, using simple text and fun illustrations. It is the perfect introduction to the great thinkers who, from ancient times to the modern day, have tried to make sense of the world by asking questions such as: ‘Who am I?’, ‘Is the world real?’, ‘Is it ever right to tell a lie?’. Meet Socrates and Confucius, Kant and Sartre, and many others who have studied and pondered on the complexities of everyday life. Looking at the major philosophical theories, this fully updated edition brings big ideas within the reach of young minds. It examines the problems that have puzzled people for hundreds, or even thousands, of years, working through them in clear and logical stages. The new content added to this edition also covers current social and environmental issues, as well as concerns surrounding the latest advances in technology.

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Learn to think big and tackle life’s tricky questions in this easy-to-understand guide to philosophy.

Learn all about the great thinkers who, from ancient times to the modern day, have tried to make sense of the world by asking questions such as ‘Who am I?’, ‘Is the world real?’, and ‘Is it ever right to tell a lie?’

Meet Socrates and Confucius, Kant and Sartre, and many others who have studied and pondered on the complexities of everyday life in this book for children aged 9+ that breaks down philosophy in an accessible and engaging way.

This book philosophy for children offers:

– A clear and logical approach that brings the exciting world of big ideas and great thinkers within reach of young children.
– A range of topics broken down by colourful photographs and lively, accessible text.
– A new edition that’s been fully-revised with fresh material on issues of equality, climate change and virtual reality.

This fully updated edition of The Children’s Book of Philosophy examines the major philosophical theories and the problems that have puzzled people for hundreds, or even thousands, of years, working through them in clear and logical stages. The book’s lively approach is designed to encourage children to think for themselves and to show them that anyone can be a philosopher.

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Dimensions 28.7 × 23.8 cm
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Imprint

Cover

Hardback

Pages

144

Language

English

Edition

New edition

Dewey

100 (edition:23)

Readership

Children – juvenile / Code: J

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