Kaye, Sharon
Big Thinkers and Big Ideas: An Introduction to Eastern and Western Philosophy for Kids (Big Thinkers and Big Ideas)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781647391034
- author:
- Kaye, Sharon
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Rockridge Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 166
- Dimensions:
- 23.9 x 18.5 x 1.5 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Children's, History, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Big Thinkers and Big Ideas is an engaging introduction to Eastern and Western philosophy for kids aged 8 to 12. This colourful book encourages children to think deeply about complex problems, developing their own solutions in the process.
Through this book, your child will explore fundamental questions such as "What is real?" and "How can I be a good person?", gaining a solid understanding of introductory concepts and important thinkers from around the world. A detailed glossary provides easy-to-understand definitions for advanced words and ideas.
Discover the origins of philosophy, its different branches, and the benefits of studying it, as well as profiles of influential philosophers like Socrates, Pythagoras, Nancy Fraser, and Neil deGrasse Tyson. This perfect introduction to philosophy for kids will appeal to readers them to think deeply about big ideas and their place in the world.