Big Ideas for Curious Minds: An Introduction to Philosophy
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Children are, in many ways, born philosophers. Without prompting, they ask some of the largest questions about time, mortality, happiness and the meaning of it all. Yet too often this inborn curiosity is not developed and, with age, the questions fall away. This is a book designed to harness children's spontaneous philosophical instinct and to develop it through introductions to some of the most vibrant and essential philosophical ideas of history. The book takes us to meet leading figures of philosophy from around the world and from all eras - and shows us how their ideas continue to matter. The book functions as an ideal introduction to philosophy, as well as a charming way to open up conversations between adults and children about the biggest questions we all face. What people are saying about Big Ideas for Curious Minds : "This is an absolute must have for ALL children. It is absolutely fantastic and helps children understand a number of their daily struggles. In fact I take that previous comment back, this is an absolute must for EVERYONE . I have had read it from cover to cover, and as a 40 year old woman I have honestly learnt something new." Freddies Mummy UK "This is a beautifully produced book published by the School of Life (founded by well known philosopher Alain de Botton). It is a very accessible starting point for exploring philosophy and how philosophical ideas can be applied to everyday life , in fact it is very explicit about this." Ewingel "I can't stop reading and talking about this book with others. It is easy to follow and great for an introduction to philosophy for kids. Well written, great illustrations, ideas and clever how it relates the philosophers' ideas to the lives and issues that children have. 5 stars!" Thomas Leesa "The book itself is genius with an introduction to leading figures of philosophy from around the world from all eras. Alongside that there are chapters teaching our children crucial lessons about life, about love, and about loss. Topics such as 'Why you feel lonely' , 'Politeness matters' , 'People are unhappy not mean' , and 'The mind-body problem' offer invaluable insights into philosophy in a way that our children can really get on board with. When the book arrived and I had a quick glance through it, my immediate reaction was that it was far too old for my children. And yet when I took the time to start reading, and to admire the beautiful illustrations, I found myself still sat there, an hour later, realising that this was exactly the kind of book I want each of my children to read as they grow ." Five Little Doves "The focus of these chapters are incredibly meaningful, some of my favourites include 'People are unhappy, not mean', 'Learn to say what s on your mind', 'Good things are (unexpectedly) hard' and 'Politeness matters'. The book has been written by the fantastic School of Life and it is suggested for curious minds aged 9+. I think most adults would also find these ideas incredibly helpful to reflect on; who doesn't need reminding that when someone is angry, maybe it's not you who is responsible?" Louise Treherne, Role Models "Although Big Ideas for Curious Minds is aimed at children I have got a lot from it too and I wish I had read it myself as a child... This book has taught me, and LP, new ways of thinking and new ways of being ." What the Redhead Said Review: Enjoyed Discussing and reading through. - We had such great discussions from reading this book. I liked how we looked at different philosophers and their influences on our values and emotions. The author made it easy to understand and broke it down in a way that was appealing to the whole family. Review: Every kid should have a copy. - Most kids are in a hurry to grow up. The short passages on a variety of topics are ideal for smoothing out their road to wisdom. My granddaughter already considers this one of her reference books. I suggest parents read it too. My granddaughter wrote this report on it: Big Ideas for Curious Minds What is philosophy? Why is philosophy the base to our society? This book explains the fundamentals to philosophy and society. The title of this book clearly states the wonders of it’s own. Big Ideas for Curious Minds. My favorite part of this book is the section, Shyness: How to overcome it. After reading this category, I have overcome my own timidness. I start to play with more kids now in the pursuit of making more friends. I have learned a large quantity from this novel. I have learned to teach, control my unexplained emotions, and what philosophy means. Philosophy is the base to our society and why us humans act as we do. To me, philosophy means control of of our minds and how our society has changed who we are and how. I recommend this book. Big Ideas for Curious Minds. It is a good reflection of our actions and shows that we all think differently. This book explains how our minds connect and why. My conclusion of this book is a positive opinion. I encourage you to read this book and learn about philosophy. I believe schools should teach this as a minimal subject as-well. We should be exposed to the truth about our society and why philosophy is so important. Big Ideas for Curious Minds is a great introduction to philosophy. Lets get to learning!
| Best Sellers Rank | #16,216 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2 in Teen & Young Adult Philosophy #7 in Philosophy of Good & Evil #12 in Philosophy & Social Aspects of Education |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,489 Reviews |
S**E
Enjoyed Discussing and reading through.
We had such great discussions from reading this book. I liked how we looked at different philosophers and their influences on our values and emotions. The author made it easy to understand and broke it down in a way that was appealing to the whole family.
E**Y
Every kid should have a copy.
Most kids are in a hurry to grow up. The short passages on a variety of topics are ideal for smoothing out their road to wisdom. My granddaughter already considers this one of her reference books. I suggest parents read it too. My granddaughter wrote this report on it: Big Ideas for Curious Minds What is philosophy? Why is philosophy the base to our society? This book explains the fundamentals to philosophy and society. The title of this book clearly states the wonders of it’s own. Big Ideas for Curious Minds. My favorite part of this book is the section, Shyness: How to overcome it. After reading this category, I have overcome my own timidness. I start to play with more kids now in the pursuit of making more friends. I have learned a large quantity from this novel. I have learned to teach, control my unexplained emotions, and what philosophy means. Philosophy is the base to our society and why us humans act as we do. To me, philosophy means control of of our minds and how our society has changed who we are and how. I recommend this book. Big Ideas for Curious Minds. It is a good reflection of our actions and shows that we all think differently. This book explains how our minds connect and why. My conclusion of this book is a positive opinion. I encourage you to read this book and learn about philosophy. I believe schools should teach this as a minimal subject as-well. We should be exposed to the truth about our society and why philosophy is so important. Big Ideas for Curious Minds is a great introduction to philosophy. Lets get to learning!
N**Y
Great book for Kids
Easy content to understand, interesting and a great ready for young ones.
K**.
Introduction to philosophy
This was my first introduction to philosophy, and I could not be happier with this book. It really opened my eyes and I’m enjoying it very much.
M**E
Great book but came damaged
Book is great, shipped quickly but came with a big grease stain on it. It was a gift so kind of a bummer.
M**N
Great for reading aloud to younger children for non religious families
I have been looking for book like this to read to my 5 and 7 year old. Both are deep thinkers and have philosophical questions. This gives a good foundation in how to think without a religious framework. I found it helpful coming from a Christian background and having left the faith in my late teens struggled to answer to their level, their basic questions. We homeschool at the moment and I pair this book with the wonderful series “Annabelle & Aiden” by JR Becker.
M**3
Life changing - essential for all families
This book opened our eyes to the wonders of human behavior. We enjoy reading a chapter a night. The discussion that ensues is unlike that from any other book we’ve read as a family. Through this book, we’ve discovered the root of struggles, the causes behind feelings and behaviors - good and bad - and have been moved to a heightened awareness of our actions and how they might impact others. This is an essential read for anyone, transformational for adults and children alike. My older son gave up screen time after the first chapter, my younger found an interior determination to work harder in school, and my husband and I are becoming better and more understanding better. I’m sure this will remain a staple in our evening rotation. I’d give it ten stars if I could.
K**L
Excellent craftsmanship and selection of light topics from philosophy
I really like the physical aspect of this book - the pleasant pictures, the sturdy back. The topics are not hard core philosophy, but still touch on a lot of serious topics. The addition of how topics relate to specific authors and inclusion of curious details also gives a special touch that makes the book more interesting to children.
C**N
Excelente para jovens de todas as idades
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.
Z**A
Great book not only for kids but even for adults who hated philosophy in the university
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...
E**M
Wunderbar!
Ein wunderbares Buch, das ich nur wärmstens empfehlen kann. Von inspirierenden Ideen bis zu liebevoller Illustration - ein Schatz!
P**S
Definitely worth getting - leads to thoughtful and helpful conversations
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
T**T
Highly recommend
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!
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