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An introduction to philosophy for curious young minds

Children are, in many ways, born philosophers. Without prompting, they ask some of the largest questions: about time, mortality, happiness and the meaning of it all. Yet sadly, too often, this inborn curiosity is not developed and, as they grow up, the questions fall away.

Big Ideas for Curious Minds is designed to harness children's spontaneous philosophical instinct and to develop it through introductions to some of the most vibrant and essential philosophical ideas from history. The book takes us to meet leading figures of philosophy from around the world and from all eras - and shows us how their ideas continue to matter.

Thinkers include:

  • Buddha
  • Confucius
  • Socrates
  • Aristotle
  • Seneca
  • Hypatia of Alexandria
  • Descartes

Ideal for ages 8yrs+

Hardback book | 160 pages | 246mm x 180mm | 100 illustrations

Also available in a digital format - click to explore

Ebook

Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Chloe ★★★★★

My seven-year-old keeps cornering me at dinner with questions about whether time is real, and this book gives her actual philosophers to chew on instead of just my stammering. The chapters are short enough for bedtime but deep enough that I've caught her rereading the bit about happiness on her own.

Christopher D. ★★★★★

My son came home from school and immediately asked me what "mortality" meant after flipping through this on his own. The way it breaks down big questions into bite-sized lessons is exactly what a curious kid needs, and the hardcover feels sturdy enough for years of rereading.

Isabella ★★★★★

My eight-year-old asked "what happens after we die?" at breakfast, and this book gave us a way to actually talk about it instead of me fumbling. The chapters on big questions like happiness and time are short enough to hold her attention, and it's sparked way more dinner-table debates than I expecte

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