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Really Big Questions For Daring Thinkers

Over 40 Bold Ideas about Philosophy
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Really Big Questions For Daring Thinkers is an engaging introduction to philosophy designed for young readers. It tackles life's profound questions—such as the meaning of life, the possibility of time travel, and the reasons to be kind—encouraging independent thought. The book explores the history of philosophy and its major branches, featuring quotes from notable thinkers like Socrates. Stephen Law combines approachable text with mind-teasers, optical illusions, and thought experiments to make philosophy accessible and entertaining.
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This book is ideal for young readers with a curiosity about life's big questions and an interest in philosophy. It suits educators and parents looking for a fun, thought-provoking resource to introduce children to critical thinking and philosophical ideas.

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A unique and fun introduction to philosophy.

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Really Big Questions For Daring Thinkers is a cool and fun introduction to philosophy that explores life's important but often unanswered questions.

What is the meaning of life? Is time travel possible? Why should I be nice? These questions and more are discussed, giving young readers a chance to think about the topics themselves. Readers will be able to explore the history of thought and the major branches of philosophy, with quotes from the great thinkers, such as Socrates.

Written by philosophy lecturer Stephen Law, the easy to digest text, mind-teasers, optical illusions, and thought experiments make this philosophic journey unforgettably fun!

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    What's the difference between me, a planet and a star? Does the Universe follow a recipe? If a wardrobe has three dimensions, what is the fourth? These are some of life's biggest questions, and you are a daring thinker for even thinking about them! So open your mind and prepare to explore some of the biggest, boldest ideas about astrophysics,...
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    What makes something funny? What's in empty space if it's not empty? And what came first: the chicken or the egg? These are some of life's biggest questions, and you are a daring thinker for even thinking about them! So open your mind and prepare to explore some of the biggest, boldest ideas about animals, the natural world and technology...
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  • Really Big Questions For Daring Thinkers
    Really Big Questions For Daring Thinkers is a cool and fun introduction to philosophy that explores life's important but often unanswered questions. What is the meaning of life? Is time travel possible? Why should I be nice? These questions and more are discussed, giving young readers a chance to think about the topics themselves. Readers will be able to explore...
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    $2299
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    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Really Big Questions For Daring Thinkers: Space and Time
    What’s the difference between me, a planet and a star? Does the Universe follow a recipe? If a wardrobe has three dimensions, what is the fourth? These are some of life’s biggest questions, and you are a daring thinker for even thinking about them! So open your mind and prepare to explore some of the biggest, boldest ideas about astrophysics,...
    Hardback
    $2299
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780753447802

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 June 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Kingfisher Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Nishant Choksi

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 236.0mm

Height: 267.0mm

Weight: 560g

Pages: 64

About the Author

Dr Stephen Law is the editor of the Royal Institute of Philosophy's journal THINK, which aims to introduce philosophy and its merits to a wide audience. Before his retirement, he was a senior philosophy lecturer at Heythrop College in London. Stephen has written numerous academic papers as well as books for both adults and children including Really Really Big Questions for Daring Thinkers and the hugely popular The Philosophy Files. Nishant Choksi is a Brighton-based illustrator who has created artworks for The Guardian, The Independent, The Times, The Wall Street Journal, NewScientist, and Vodafone.

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