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A Sneetch is a Sneetch and Other Philosophical Discoveries: Finding Wisdom in Children's Literature

By Thomas E. Wartenberg

Book information

Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Year
2013
ISBN
0470656786, 978-0-470-65678-5, 978-0-470-65683-9
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
4 MB (3696567 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
176\172
Time added
2014-02-12 18:00:00

Description

Taking Picture Books Seriously: What can we learn about philosophy through children's books?This warm and charming volume casts a spell on adult readers as it unveils the surprisingly profound philosophical wisdom contained in children's picture books, from Dr Seuss's Sneetches to William Steig's Shrek!. With a light touch and good humor, Wartenberg discusses the philosophical ideas in these classic stories, and provides parents with a practical starting point for discussing philosophical issues with their children. Accessible and multi-layered, it answers questions like, Is it okay for adults to deceive kids? What's the difference between saying the Mona Lisa is a great painting and vanilla is your favorite flavor? Each chapter includes illustrations commissioned especially for this book

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