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Nasty, Brutish, and Short

Adventures in Philosophy with My Kids
BuchGebunden
384 Seiten
Englisch
Penguin Random Houseerschienen am03.05.2022
An NPR Best Book of 2022 _ One of Christian Science Monitor's 10 best books of May

This amazing new book . . . takes us on a journey through classic and contemporary philosophy powered by questions like What do we have the right to do? When is it okay to do this or that? They explore punishment and authority and sex and gender and race and the nature of truth and knowledge and the existence of God and the meaning of life and Scott just does an incredible job. Ryan Holiday, The Daily Stoic

Some of the best philosophers in the world gather in surprising places preschools and playgrounds. They debate questions about metaphysics and morality, even though they ve never heard those words and can t tie their shoes. They re kids. And as University of Michigan professor of philosophy and law Scott Hershovitz shows, they can help grown-ups solve some of life s greatest mysteries.

Hershovitz has two young sons, Rex and Hank. From the time they could talk, he noticed that they raised philosophical questions and tried to answer them. They re-created ancient arguments and advanced entirely new ones. That s not unusual, Hershovitz says. Every kid is a philosopher.

Powered by questions like: Does Hank have the right to drink soda? Is it ever okay to swear? and, Does the number six exist? the Hershovitzes take us on a fun romp through classic and contemporary philosophy. If we join kids on philosophical adventures, Hershovitz argues, we can become sharper thinkers and recapture their wonder at the world.mehr
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KlappentextAn NPR Best Book of 2022 _ One of Christian Science Monitor's 10 best books of May

This amazing new book . . . takes us on a journey through classic and contemporary philosophy powered by questions like What do we have the right to do? When is it okay to do this or that? They explore punishment and authority and sex and gender and race and the nature of truth and knowledge and the existence of God and the meaning of life and Scott just does an incredible job. Ryan Holiday, The Daily Stoic

Some of the best philosophers in the world gather in surprising places preschools and playgrounds. They debate questions about metaphysics and morality, even though they ve never heard those words and can t tie their shoes. They re kids. And as University of Michigan professor of philosophy and law Scott Hershovitz shows, they can help grown-ups solve some of life s greatest mysteries.

Hershovitz has two young sons, Rex and Hank. From the time they could talk, he noticed that they raised philosophical questions and tried to answer them. They re-created ancient arguments and advanced entirely new ones. That s not unusual, Hershovitz says. Every kid is a philosopher.

Powered by questions like: Does Hank have the right to drink soda? Is it ever okay to swear? and, Does the number six exist? the Hershovitzes take us on a fun romp through classic and contemporary philosophy. If we join kids on philosophical adventures, Hershovitz argues, we can become sharper thinkers and recapture their wonder at the world.
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ISBN/GTIN978-1-9848-8181-6
ProduktartBuch
EinbandartGebunden
Erscheinungsjahr2022
Erscheinungsdatum03.05.2022
Erstverkaufstag03.05.2022
Seiten384 Seiten
SpracheEnglisch
Gewicht640 g
Illustrationen5 B&W DIAGRAMS; 2 B&W PHOTOS
Artikel-Nr.58459247

Inhalt/Kritik

Kritik
Hershovitz...mixes wit and wisdom in this thoroughly enjoyable philosophical tour that uses conversations with the author s two sons to demonstrate that 'anyone can do philosophy and every kid does Fun anecdotes abound, and Hershovitz demonstrates how to engage children by taking them seriously, teaching them to ask questions, and encouraging them to explore the world things adults can learn from, as well. This sincere and smart account puts to rest the idea that philosophy belongs in academia s ivory tower. Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Equal parts hilarious (for years, Hank kept up a facade of not knowing the alphabet to worry his dad) and profound (4-year-old Rex: I think that, for real, God is pretend, and for pretend, God is real ) . . . clear and lively . . . A playful yet serious introduction to philosophy. Kirkus

This book made me laugh and also think hard, sometimes on the same page. Highly recommended for anyone with kids, especially kids who wonder Why? Emily Oster, bestselling author of The Family Firm

This is the only parenting book I would insist everyone read, whether they have kids or not. Hershovitz is a total delight energetic, compassionate, patient, wise, and very, very funny, even when he is talking about weighty or difficult ideas. I'm grateful to have him as a model for how to talk to my children and how to think alongside them. Merve Emre, author of The Personality Brokers

Funny and fascinating. Prompted by conversations with his two young sons, Scott Hershovitz walks us through some of philosophy s stickiest questions: Does the universe go on forever? Can we really know anything? Is it ok to use swear words? Should you take revenge? Nasty, Brutish, and Short is an easy-to-read primer on how to discuss these profound topics with children, and how to think about them yourself. Pamela Druckerman, author of Bringing Up Bébé

In his witty and learned book Nasty, Brutish, and Short, Hershovitz intertwines parenting and philosophy, recounting his spirited arguments with his kids about infinity, morality, and the existence of God, and teaching half a liberal arts curriculum along the way. Jordan Ellenberg, New York Times bestselling author of Shape

This delightful book is about philosophy and, ultimately, how to better love your kids. Want to cherish them, respect them, help them learn? Then join them in their natural wonderment and enjoy the philosophical fun! Aaron James, bestselling author of Assholes: A Theory and Professor of Philosophy at UC Irvine

This book will teach you how to transform the endless questions of childhood into the endless wonder of philosophy. Barry Lam, Host and Executive Producer, Hi-Phi Nation podcast, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Vassar Collegemehr

Autor

Scott Hershovitz is director of the Law and Ethics Program and professor of law and philosophy at the University of Michigan. He holds a BA in philosophy and politics from the University of Georgia, a JD from Yale Law School, and a D.Phil. from the University of Oxford, where he was a Rhodes Scholar. Professor Hershovitz served as a law clerk for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg of the U.S. Supreme Court. He is married to Julie Kaplan, a social worker, whom he met at summer camp. They live in Ann Arbor with their two children, Rex and Hank.