by Mark Linsenmayer (Author)
Explore philosophy through thought-provoking questions for teens
If you like to ask deep questions about the world around you, then you already think like a philosopher. This book presents philosophy through fascinating questions you may have already thought about, like: Can we prove the existence of a God? What are minds, really? How can we be sure about anything? Ponder all these ideas and many more as you learn core philosophy concepts and strengthen your critical thinking skills.
What sets this book about philosophy for kids ages 12 to 16 apart:
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An introduction to philosophy--Discover the history of philosophy, what makes a question philosophical in nature, and how being a philosopher can benefit you.
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The six main branches--Find questions organized by their branch of philosophy: metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, logic, aesthetics, and political philosophy.
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Philosophy in practice--Learn which philosophers asked and answered each question, explore different sides of an argument, and apply philosophical concepts to real life.
Ponder life's biggest questions with this teen-friendly choice in philosophy books.
Author Biography
MARK LINSENMAYER grew up in the Chicago area, the son of a folk singer and a nurse. He started The Partially Examined Life podcast in 2009 and now runs four podcasts. He blogs frequently about philosophy and music; this is his second book. He's married with two college-age children and lives in Madison, Wisconsin. For more information, see marklint.com and partiallyexaminedlife.com.
Number of Pages: 190
Dimensions: 0.63 x 8.43 x 5.43 IN
Publication Date: June 07, 2022
