Big Ideas for Curious Minds: An Introduction to Philosophy

It is a book to give to fourth to seventh graders. It is basically logic and ethics, to teens and above who want to buy this book it would be a huge disappointment.

Apesar do livro ser direcionado ao público infanto-juvenil, é uma leitura que tem tudo para agradar ao leitor de qualquer idade. O livro traz, de forma resumida, um apanhado da base filosófica de diversos pensadores. O livro é em inglês. Entretanto, justamente por ser voltado para o público infanto-juvenil, é escrito em um inglês simples e muito bem escrito. Conclusão, é uma oportunidade de visitar os pensamentos de expoentes da filosofia e ainda praticar a leitura em inglês. Leitura muito agradável.

I like that it asks you provocative questions about yourself. You can find some useful ideas even as an adult. And it is NOT boring! I wish I had it when we studied philosophy in my 1st year...

Ein wunderbares Buch, das ich nur wärmstens empfehlen kann. Von inspirierenden Ideen bis zu liebevoller Illustration - ein Schatz!

We have had this books for a number of years now and continue to go back to it from time to time with our now 11 year old. It has been the perfect introduction to philosophy for children and also entertaining for adults as well. Each story is short (1-3 pages), accessible and relevant to issues that both children and adults can relate to. Philosophers are both ancient and modern, from a wide variety of traditions and religions, while still being non-denominational. Each story is paired with a biography of the philosopher to help clarify their philosophical stand point, adding context and relevance. These have lead to plenty of deep conversations and that have benefited our whole family. I cannot recommend this enough and we have bought a few extra copies as gifts

Wonderful book for pre-teens / teens and adults alike :) Ordered more than 10 books from The School of Life and all of them are amazing!