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Children's Book of Philosophy

In addition to profiles of famous thinkers this introduction to philosophy presents a range of commonly debated questions across topics such as thinking and feeling, deciding what is right, and why we need rules. Age 9+

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Product information:
  • Publisher: DK
  • Year: 2024
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 144pp
  • Illustrated: Yes
  • Dimensions: 285x238mm
  • ISBN: 9780241681473
  • Condition: New
  • Weight: 1kg
Product code:
538682
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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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