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Get to Know: Philosophy: A Fun, Visual Guide to the Key Questions and Big Ideas

by Rachel Poulton

Big questions, made approachable

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Big questions, made approachable

Rachel Poulton’s introduction organizes philosophy around questions about the mind, logic, morality, politics, and religion. Topic-by-topic sections combine explanations with diagrams, illustrations, thought experiments, real-world examples, allegories, activities, and quizzes. That mix gives the subject several entry points, from examining everyday reasoning to considering larger ideas, while introducing critical thinking and patterns of logic. The book presents philosophy as an inquiry into how we understand the world, with concepts broken into shorter sections for younger readers.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 9–12 curious about big questions and how to think critically.
  • Young readers seeking an illustrated, activity-based introduction to philosophy.
  • Families or educators looking for an accessible overview of logic, morality, politics, religion, and the mind.

Themes

Philosophy and inquiryCritical thinking and logicMorality, politics, and religion

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Book overview

A fun, visual guide for kids about the tricky topic of philosophy: what it covers, why it's important, and who the big philosophers are!

The instinct to question is shared by both children and philosophers, and kids start to question the world around them at an early age. Children aged 7+ can begin to understand how critical thinking works, from the smallest details to the largest concepts, both children and philosophers approach the world with an enquiring mind, and accept little at face value.

Get to know: Philosophy will encourage and magnify children's inquisitive side, using engaging thought experiments, real-world examples and allegories. Learning about philosophy doesn't have to be tricky either - this guide features fun activities and quizzes, bright pages and breaks the information into bite-size chunks so that it's easy to digest.

Inside the pages of this philosophy book for kids, you'll find:

- A wide-ranging and accessible introduction to philosophy, with bright, informative illustrations alongside engaging text, making key information easy to digest.
- A topic-by-topic structure, giving an in-depth introduction to the world of philosophy.
- The cornerstones of philosophy, including the mind, logic, morality, politics, and religion.
- Lively and colorful diagrams that present information in an engaging way.

Featuring diagrams, colorful illustrations, and interactive activities, Get to know: Philosophy is perfect for budding philosophers, and every child who asks the biggest questions.

The guide covers the cornerstones of philosophical thought in an accessible way, giving readers a contemporary introduction to one of the most ancient subjects, while familiarising young minds with critical thinking and important patterns of logic.

More in the Series

Get to know: Philosophy is the second title in DK's Get to know series, which tackles tricky topics for kids by breaking down information into bite-sized chunks. If you enjoyed this introduction to philosophy, why not try other titles in the series? Introduce children to the ins and outs of money with Get to know: Money, and learn how to save it, keep it safe and grow it!
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