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The Philosophy Files

Stephen Law
Illustrated by Daniel Postgate

A brilliantly entertaining and original introduction to philosophy for teenagers

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Is there a God, should I eat meat, where does the universe come from, could I live for ever as a robot? These are the big questions readers will be wrestling with in this thoroughly enjoyable book. Dip into any chapter and you will find lively scenarios and dialogues to take you through philosophical puzzles ancient and modern, involving virtual reality, science fiction and a host of characters from this and other planets. The text is interspersed on every page with lively cartoons, and there is a list of philosophical jargon at the end..
Stephen Law has a gift for communicating complex ideas. He offers few answers, but his unstuffy, highly personal approach will have the reader thinking and arguing with as much pleasure as he does himself.

 


'poses challenging questions to children about life and the universe.'

IRISH EXAMINER

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The Philosophy Files

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£6.99
Paperback
224 pages
198 x 129 mm
ISBN-10: 1842550535
ISBN-13: 9781842550533
Publication: August 2002
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