Book
Understanding philosophy / written by Jordan Akpojaro, Rachel Firth, and Minna Lacey ; illustrated by Nick Radford.
"Philosophy is a way of thinking about just about anything. It asks big questions, such as “how can I be good?” or “what makes something beautiful?” Using lively examples, humorous illustrations and simple thought experiments, this book opens up the world of philosophy to both children and adults and includes links to recommended websites with videos, games and activities to find out more." --Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781601305015
- ISBN: 160130501X
- ISBN: 9780794550332
- Physical Description: 127 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
- Publisher: Tulsa, Ok : EDC Publishing, 2020.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Usborne at head of title. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Knowledge -- The mind -- Beauty and art -- God -- Politics -- How to be good -- Time and identity -- Logic and language -- The meaning of life. |
| Target Audience Note: | 770L Lexile |
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| Subject: | Philosophy > Introductions > Juvenile literature. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Lackawanna County Library System.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abington Community Library | JUV 190 AKPOJAR (Text) | 50687011698415 | Juv Nonfiction | Available | - |
Summary:
"Philosophy is a way of thinking about just about anything. It asks big questions, such as “how can I be good?” or “what makes something beautiful?” Using lively examples, humorous illustrations and simple thought experiments, this book opens up the world of philosophy to both children and adults and includes links to recommended websites with videos, games and activities to find out more." --Provided by publisher.
