The Philosophy Files - Brossura

Law, Stephen

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1842550535 ISBN 13: 9781842550533

Casa editrice: Orion Children's Books, 2002

Riassunto

Is there a God, should I eat meat, where does the universe come from, could I live for ever as a robot? These are the big questions readers will be wrestling with in this thoroughly enjoyable book. Dip into any chapter and you will find lively scenarios and dialogues to take you through philosophical puzzles ancient and modern, involving virtual reality, science fiction and a host of characters from this and other planets. The text is interspersed on every page with lively cartoons, and there is a list of philosophical jargon at the end..
Stephen Law has a gift for communicating complex ideas. He offers few answers, but his unstuffy, highly personal approach will have the reader thinking and arguing with as much pleasure as he does himself.

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Recensione:

'a jargon-free, entertaining, uncomplicated approach to philosophy which makes no assumptions and encourages original thinking.' (Bridget Carrington WRITE AWAY!)

'Law is very good at dramatising philosophical problems so that children get to understand them as choices confronting them, rather than abstract questions... Highly recommended.' (Dina Rabinovitch THE GUARDIAN)

'poses challenging questions to children about life and the universe.' (IRISH EXAMINER)

Descrizione del libro:

A brilliantly entertaining and original introduction to philosophy for teenagers

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Orion Children's Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2002
• ISBN 10: 1842550535
• ISBN 13: 9781842550533
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 2
• Numero di pagine: 224
• Disegnatore: Postgate Daniel