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Named a Best Book of 2022 by NPR
“This amazing new book . . . takes us on a journey through classic and contemporary philosophy powered by questions like ‘What do we have the right to do? When is it okay to do this or that?’ They explore punishment and authority and sex and gender and race and the nature of truth and knowledge and the existence of God and the meaning of life and Scott just does an incredible job.” —Ryan Holiday, The Daily Stoic
Some of the best philosophers in the world gather in surprising places—preschools and playgrounds. They debate questions about metaphysics and morality, even though they’ve never heard those words and can’t tie their shoes. They’re kids. And as University of Michigan professor of philosophy and law Scott Hershovitz shows, they can help grown-ups solve some of life’s greatest mysteries.
Hershovitz has two young sons, Rex and Hank. From the time they could talk, he noticed that they raised philosophical questions and tried to answer them. They re-created ancient arguments and advanced entirely new ones. That’s not unusual, Hershovitz says. Every kid is a philosopher.
Powered by questions like: Does Hank have the right to drink soda? Is it ever okay to swear? and, Does the number six exist? the Hershovitzes take us on a fun romp through classic and contemporary philosophy. If we join kids on philosophical adventures, Hershovitz argues, we can become sharper thinkers and recapture their wonder at the world.
Publisher : Penguin Books; Reprint edition (May 2, 2023)
Language : English
Paperback : 384 pages
ISBN-10 : 1984881833
ISBN-13 : 978-1984881830
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.1 x 0.6 x 8 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book enjoyable, with amusing and relatable humor. They appreciate the thought-provoking philosophical ideas presented in an easy-to-understand manner. The book is described as a quick read with excellent prose that explains things clearly.
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