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Sophie's World

By Jostein Gaarder
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Sophie's World by Jostein Gaarder follows the philosophical journey of Sophie Amundsen, a teenager who receives mysterious letters introducing her to the history of philosophy. As she delves deeper into philosophical concepts, Sophie grapples with profound questions about reality and existence, leading her on an unexpected and enlightening exploration of ideas and self-discovery. The book seamlessly intertwines elements of fiction with a comprehensive overview of philosophical thought.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by philosophical questions and enjoy a narrative that weaves together mystery and education. It cleverly guides readers through the history of philosophy while engaging them in a captivating story, making complex ideas accessible and thought-provoking. Perfect for those who relish both a good mystery and an intellectual journey.

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Sophie's World

A rollercoaster ride through the history of philosophy - and a huge bestseller.

A cult bestseller that has achieved classic status 90,000 copies of the Dolphin edition sold and 1,500,000 paperback copies sold overall 25 million copies sold in 45 languages Dolphin edition has a special appendix with biographical notes on philosophers Equally popular with adults and teenagers 'a simply wonderful, irresistible book' Daily Telegraph 'an extraordinary achievement' Sunday Times 'a strange and wonderful book' Times Literary Supplement 'a marvellously rich book' Guardian

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When 14-year-old Sophie encounters a mysterious mentor who introduces her to philosophy, mysteries deepen in her own life. Why does she keep getting postcards addressed to another girl? Who is the other girl? And who, for that matter, is Sophie herself?

To solve the riddle, she uses her new knowledge of philosophy, but the truth is far stranger than she could have imagined. A phenomenal worldwide bestseller, Sophie's World sets out to draw teenagers into the world of Socrates, Descartes, Spinoza, Hegel, and all the great philosophers.

A brilliantly original and fascinating story with many twists and turns, it raises profound questions about the meaning of life and the origin of the universe.

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Sophie's World by Jostein Gaarder is celebrated for its captivating blend of fiction and philosophy, providing an engaging introduction to Western philosophical thought. Critics praise its imaginative narrative and Gaarder's skill in presenting complex ideas in an accessible manner. The book is lauded as both entertaining and thought-provoking, making its philosophical insights clear without losing any of their depth.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781858815305

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2003

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 195.0mm

Weight: 345g

Pages: 496

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Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction General Fiction Jostein Gaarder Literary Fiction Young Adult

About the Author

Jostein Gaarder shot to fame with the publication of Sophie's World. Originally a high school philosophy teacher, he has written a number of novels for adults and children. He is Norwegian and lives in Oslo with his wife Siri. They have two grown-up sons.

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