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''Witty and learned ... Hershovitz intertwines parenting and philosophy, recounting his spirited arguments with his kids about infinity, morality, and the existence of God'' Jordan Ellenberg, author of Shape

A funny, wise guide to the art of thinking, and why the smallest people have the answers to the biggest questions

''Anyone can do philosophy, every kid does...''

Some of the best philosophers in the world can be found in the most unlikely places: in preschools and playgrounds. They gather to debate questions about metaphysics and morality, even though they''ve never heard the words, and can''t tie their shoelaces. As Scott Hershovitz shows in this delightful book, kids are astoundingly good philosophers. And, if we let ourselves pause to think along with them, we might discover that we are, too.

Nasty, Brutish, and Short is a unique guide to the art of thinking, led by a celebrated philosophy professor and his two young son

Nasty Brutish and Short Adventures in Philosophy

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      Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
      Publication Date: 1/3/2022
      ISBN13: 9780241448793, 978-0241448793
      ISBN10: 0241448794

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      ''Witty and learned ... Hershovitz intertwines parenting and philosophy, recounting his spirited arguments with his kids about infinity, morality, and the existence of God'' Jordan Ellenberg, author of Shape

      A funny, wise guide to the art of thinking, and why the smallest people have the answers to the biggest questions

      ''Anyone can do philosophy, every kid does...''

      Some of the best philosophers in the world can be found in the most unlikely places: in preschools and playgrounds. They gather to debate questions about metaphysics and morality, even though they''ve never heard the words, and can''t tie their shoelaces. As Scott Hershovitz shows in this delightful book, kids are astoundingly good philosophers. And, if we let ourselves pause to think along with them, we might discover that we are, too.

      Nasty, Brutish, and Short is a unique guide to the art of thinking, led by a celebrated philosophy professor and his two young son

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