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Have you ever looked at your dog and wondered what it is really thinking? Or asked yourself if your entire life has been a dream? Prepare to exercise your mind as you investigate these big ideas and more on the roller-coaster ride of reason and ridiculous that is philosophy. Cool illustrations, brainteasers, and quirky quotations add to the simple and fun question-and-answer format, introducting readers to life's important questions.
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Dr. Stephen Law has written numerous academic papers as well as books for both adults and children including the hugely popular The Philosophy Files.
Nishant Choksi is an accomplished illustrator who has created artworks for a number of journal publications including The Guardian, The Wall Street Journal, and NewScientist.
Grade 3–7—In an effort to tap into children's inquisitive nature, Law has produced an attention-grabbing work concerned with many of the "really, really big questions" youngsters ask. Inquiries about science, philosophy, and morality are presented in an engaging style that avoids leading readers to any preconceived answers, instead encouraging them to either arrive at their own conclusions or imagine a variety of possibilities. Everything from "What is the meaning of life?" to "What is it like to be a bat?" is addressed. The dichotomy between those questions science attempts to answer ("What is stuff made of?") and those of morality ("What makes stealing wrong?") leads readers into a noteworthy exercise of reason. Many of Law's selections emerge from today's scientific headlines, an example of which is the question "Is it wrong to design a baby?," which certainly evokes much-heated debate. Through a combination of vibrant colors; hip, retro illustrations; and interesting quotes, Law has produced a stimulating work for young minds that is sure to spark conversation and, of course, more questions.—Brian Odom, Pelham Public Library, AL
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- PublisherKingfisher
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 0753465000
- ISBN 13 9780753465004
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages64
- IllustratorChoksi Nishant
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