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The Philosophy Files Paperback – Illustrated, 16 Mar. 2006

by Stephen Law (Author), Daniel Postgate (Illustrator)

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Is there a God, should I eat meat, where does the universe come from, could I live for ever as a robot? These are the big questions readers will be wrestling with in this thoroughly enjoyable book. Dip into any chapter and you will find lively scenarios and dialogues to take you through philosophical puzzles ancient and modern, involving virtual reality, science fiction and a host of characters from this and other planets. The text is interspersed on every page with lively cartoons, and there is a list of philosophical jargon at the end..
Stephen Law has a gift for communicating complex ideas. He offers few answers, but his unstuffy, highly personal approach will have the reader thinking and arguing with as much pleasure as he does himself.

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9 - 11 years
Print length

224 pages
Language

English
Dimensions

12.9 x 1.8 x 19.9 cm
Publisher

Orion Children's Books
Publication date

16 Mar. 2006
ISBN-10

1842550535
ISBN-13

978-1842550533
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'a jargon-free, entertaining, uncomplicated approach to philosophy which makes no assumptions and encourages original thinking.' (Bridget Carrington WRITE AWAY!)

'Law is very good at dramatising philosophical problems so that children get to understand them as choices confronting them, rather than abstract questions... Highly recommended.' (Dina Rabinovitch THE GUARDIAN)

'poses challenging questions to children about life and the universe.' (IRISH EXAMINER)

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A brilliantly entertaining and original introduction to philosophy for teenagers

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Orion Children's Books; 2nd edition (16 Mar. 2006)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1842550535
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1842550533
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 - 11 years
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.9 x 1.8 x 19.9 cm

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Stephen Law (Oxford, England) is a senior lecturer in philosophy at Heythrop College, University of London; provost for the Centre for Inquiry UK; and the editor of Think: Philosophy for Everyone (a journal of the Royal Institute of Philosophy). He is the author of numerous books for adults as well as children, including The Greatest Philosophers, Companion Guide to Philosophy, The War for Children’s Minds, and Really, Really Big Questions, among other works.

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John Baz

Just what I wanted

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It will help my granddaughter to learn to think logically.

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anne f

My 13 year old loved it

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 29 December 2013

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My daughter really enjoys the philosophy she gets at school as part of RS- debating the pros and cons of things. She absolutely loved this book. By the end of day 1 she had finished half of it and kept coming to tell me how great the book was and how it got her thinking. I read the first few pages (on whether we should eat meat) and it is certainly very easy to read. Would recommend it for anyone who's child likes considering arguments from different sides.

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Peanuts

Great Introduction to Philosophical Concepts

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This is a wonderful book as an introduction to Philosophical concepts. I bought this in my first year of university, as my lecturer was the author. However, for advanced study this isn't suitable. It is only works as a starter for more complex philosophical theories, and for that I would thoroughly recommend! It would be best suited for younger people, or those who would like to familiarise themselves with basic philosophy.

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It is a good addition to The Philosophy Gym by the same author ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 2 November 2017

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The book is interesting and can be used in any philosophy course or as part of a critical thinking activity or in ethics etc. It is a good addition to The Philosophy Gym by the same author that I have been using for the past 6 years. The Philosophy Files

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Kramer

Purchased for my son he liked it.

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I bought this for my boy so i could open his mind to new ideas but no too heavy for him, he liked it.Would recommend.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 9 September 2019

Good item

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 29 August 2014

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Great little intro to philosophy for teenagers and adults alike.

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