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Entertainment & Artistry => Words => Topic started by: Ken Fitlike on May 18, 2012, 06:47:14 PM

Title: Sophie's World
Post by: Ken Fitlike on May 18, 2012, 06:47:14 PM

I know most of our kids are a little young for this but bear it in mind for the future. I'm mentioning it now because it's a great introduction to philosophy, despite being aimed at kids(15 or so). It's an excellent 'toolkit' for exploring and creating an individual self who is less likely to follow the herd just for the sake of it. It is a beautiful book, well conceived, written and executed.

http://www.amazon.com/Sophies-World-Novel-History-Philosophy/dp/0425152251

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sophie%27s_World

Title: Re: Sophie's World
Post by: Jake on May 18, 2012, 09:45:06 PM

I agree. I read it sometime ago and then passed the book along to this girl who was "finding" herself before leaving Colorado.