Children's Book of Philosophy
- ISBN-10
- 1409372049
- ISBN-13
- 9781409372042
- Category
- Philosophers
- Pages
- 144
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2015-02-25
- Authors
- Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff, Sarah Tomley, Dorling Kindersley
Description
Delve into the minds of the world's most famous philosophers and discover the answers to the world's big questions - the perfect introduction to philosophy for younger readersFrom Socrates and Aristotle to Kant and Confucius, meet the thinkers and theories which shaped our world. Find answers to life's big questions such as 'Who am I?' or 'Should I ever tell a lie?' and what philosophy is.How do you know whether you're awake or dreaming? Is the world real? Why do we need rules? Complex topics are explored in The Children's Book of Philosophy, inspiring you to think about the philosophical theories and concepts for yourself with both conflicting and complimentary viewpoints to encourage you to be part of the next generation of thinkers. Meet the key philosophers throughout history and across the world that changed the way we live today.
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- 2015-03-03
- 144 pages
- Paperback
- Penguin
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- 2015-03-02
- 136 pages
- Paperback
- Dorling Kindersley Ltd
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