Have you ever had a thought that really blew your mind?
Like, am I in a video game right now?
If my body is constantly changing, am I still me?
Would I rather be a happy pig or an unhappy human?
If you have, then you are part of a LONG AND ILLUSTRIOUS history of great thinkers who have pondered these very questions.
From Pluto's cave to Descartes' I think therefore I am, this clever little book will introduce you to every big philosophical thought that the most brilliant minds have puzzled over, and encourage you to think up some answers of your own.
Written by philosophy lecturer Dr Brandon Robshaw, this is the perfect introduction to big thinking for curious kids aged 9-12.
This is a whistlestop tour through the weird and wonderful world of philosophy, perfect for kids who want to test their brainpower, practise problem-solving, and ponder life's big questions. Like, am I in a video game right now?If my body is constantly changing, am I still me?Would I rather be a happy pig or an unhappy human?From Plato's cave to Descartes' I think therefore I am, this book will introduce you to some of the weirdest philosophical thought that the most brilliant minds have puzzled over, and encourage you to think up some answers of your own. Written by philosophy lecturer Dr Brandon Robshaw, this little book about big thinking will inspire curious kids aged 9-12.
