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What makes someone good or bad?
Can a machine think?
How can we tell what is real?
For thousands of years, philosophers have wrestled with ideas about human nature, right and wrong, truth, and existence. Discover how the world's greatest thinkers answered the very biggest questions, and unlock the tools you need to explore these challenging and inspiring concepts for yourself.
This fascinating, beautifully illustrated book tackles some of the biggest questions in history from an accessible, child-friendly point of view. A wonderfully mind-expanding read for children aged 10+.
Think About It! Philosophy for Kids is a must-read for any curious young mind eager to engage with the deep questions that have puzzled humanity for centuries.
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Think About It! Philosophy for Kids by Alex Woolf is praised for being an excellent introduction to philosophy for children. The book supports learning and engagement with philosophical concepts suitable for both KS2 and KS3. It effectively explains the progression of thought, even in more abstract ideas.
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ISBN: 9781789508710
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 June 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Arcturus
Illustration: Paperback
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Olivia Daisy Coles
- Contributions by Dr. Daniel O'Brien
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 225.0mm
Height: 280.0mm
Weight: 826g
Pages: 128
About the Author
Alex Woolf is the award-winning author of over eighty books of fiction and non-fiction, mainly for children and young adults. In 2019, he won the Fiction Express Award for his book Mystery at Moon Base One and in 2021 he won the Association for Science Education award for his non-fiction book Think Like a Scientist. His horror novel, Soul Shadows, was shortlisted for the Falkirk Red Book Award. He lives in North London, England.
Olivia Daisy Coles is a Welsh illustrator, graduating from Cardiff Metropolitan University with a BA in Illustration. Olivia works almost exclusively with coloured pencils to create vivid, eye-pleasing work that can deal with a wide range of subject matter and diverse narratives. As well as creating illustrations for charities, independent magazines, and zines, Olivia also exhibits and sells her work at illustration fairs across the UK.
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