Philosophy for Teens

Philosophy for Teens
Author: Sharon M. Kaye
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 169
Release: 2021-09-03
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1000495183

What is love? Is lying always wrong? Is beauty a matter of fact, or a matter of taste? What is discrimination? The answers to these questions, and more, are examined in Philosophy for Teens: Questioning Life's Big Ideas, an in-depth, teenager-friendly look at the philosophy behind everyday issues. The authors examine some of life's biggest topics, such as: lying, cheating, love, beauty, the role of government, hate, and prejudice. Both sides of the debates are covered on every issue, with information from some of the world's most noted philosophers included in a conversational style that teenagers will love. Each chapter includes discussions questions, thought experiments, exercises and activities, and community action steps to help students make reasoned, informed decisions about some of life's greatest debates. Examining life's big ideas and discovering their own opinions have never been easier or more exciting for today's teens. Grades 7-12

More Philosophy for Teens

More Philosophy for Teens
Author: Paul Thomson
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2021-09-03
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1000494748

Is knowledge the greatest virtue? What is it like to be somebody else? What if tomorrow never comes? Is the world around us real? Your students will be asking these challenging questions and more after reading and completing the activities in More Philosophy for Teens. A companion to the best-selling Philosophy for Teens, this volume tackles the topics of reality and knowledge in a teenager-friendly format. The authors examine some of life's toughest questions, including identity, God, the universe, freedom, and the meaning of life. Both sides of the debates are covered on every issue, with information from some of the world's most noted philosophers included in a conversational style that teenagers will love. Grades 7-12

50 Philosophy Ideas You Really Need to Know

50 Philosophy Ideas You Really Need to Know
Author: Ben Dupre
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2022-08-18
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 152942870X

In a series of 50 accessible essays, Ben Dupré introduces and explains the philosophical questions around knowledge, consciousness, identity, ethics and justice that have engaged the minds of thinkers from the Ancient Greeks to the present day. From Plato's cave to virtue ethics, theories of punishment to animal rights, 50 Philosophy Ideas You Really Need to Know is a complete introduction to the most important philosophical concepts in history.

Looking At Philosophy: The Unbearable Heaviness of Philosophy Made Lighter

Looking At Philosophy: The Unbearable Heaviness of Philosophy Made Lighter
Author: Donald Palmer
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
Total Pages: 460
Release: 2005-06-07
Genre: Humor
ISBN:

Distilled from Donald Palmer's more than 30 years of teaching experiences, this approachable text, historically organized text exemplifies Dr. Palmer's very successful light-hearted approach to teaching introduction to philosophy. Through the use of humor, drawings, charts, and diagrams, serious philosophical topics come alive for the readers--without compromising the seriousness of the subject matter. The text can be used as a core text or as a supplement to any reader.

Big Ideas for Curious Minds

Big Ideas for Curious Minds
Author: The School of Life
Publisher: School of Life
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2019-09-03
Genre: Philosophers
ISBN: 9781999747145

Introduces twenty-five of history's leading figures in philosophy, including Buddha, Aristotle, René Descartes, and Friedrich Nietzsche, and how their philosophical ideas continue to matter in today's world.

Philosophy Rocks!

Philosophy Rocks!
Author: Stephen Law
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2002
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9780786816996

This book is filled with zany examples of imaginative scenarios that would leave Plato scratching his head. Stephen Law takes you through some of the toughest philosophical questions. Each chapter tackles a truth-seeking question that has stumped humankind since the beginning of time... Now it's your turn to attempt these puzzles and test your ideas! Book jacket.

The Thinking Jewish Teenager's Guide to Life

The Thinking Jewish Teenager's Guide to Life
Author: Akiva Tatz
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1999
Genre: Jewish ethics
ISBN: 9781568711751

This book powerfully explains some of the deepest concepts in Judaism, demonstrating how those ideas and principles can, and should, guide decisions, relationships and growth to real maturity. There's no 'talking down' here; there's just straight inspiration, depth, and many answers.

Reason, Truth and History

Reason, Truth and History
Author: Hilary Putnam
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 244
Release: 1981-12-31
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1139935666

Hilary Putnam deals in this book with some of the most fundamental persistent problems in philosophy: the nature of truth, knowledge and rationality. His aim is to break down the fixed categories of thought which have always appeared to define and constrain the permissible solutions to these problems.

Pure Faith

Pure Faith
Author: Jason Evert
Publisher: Totus Tuus Press
Total Pages: 86
Release: 2017-05
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 194457882X

Authentic prayer begins when we realize that we do not know how to pray. But what do we do after this realization? Pure Faith is a hardcover devotional written to help people deepen their interior life so that they can encounter God on a daily basis. It contains prayers for every occasion, prayers before and after Mass and Confession, prayers to various saints, and a wealth of advice on how to develop a rich prayer life.

Philosophy for Teens

Philosophy for Teens
Author: Mark Linsenmayer
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 158
Release: 2022-06-07
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN: 1638782865

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: An introduction to philosophy—Discover the history of philosophy, what makes a question philosophical in nature, and how being a philosopher can benefit you. The six main branches—Find questions organized by their branch of philosophy: metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, logic, aesthetics, and political philosophy. 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.