A Sneetch is a Sneetch and Other Philosophical Discoveries

A Sneetch is a Sneetch and Other Philosophical Discoveries
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 176
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ISBN-10 : 9781118545065
ISBN-13 : 1118545060
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Book Synopsis A Sneetch is a Sneetch and Other Philosophical Discoveries by : Thomas E. Wartenberg

Download or read book A Sneetch is a Sneetch and Other Philosophical Discoveries written by Thomas E. Wartenberg and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-02-28 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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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