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Sophie's World: a Novel about the History of Philosopy : A Novel about the History of Philosopy

by Paulette Møller, Jostein Gaarder
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Expand your mind through philosophical correspondence.

Sophie's World is an engaging and thought-provoking novel that provides a fascinating overview of the history of philosophy. Through the eyes of teenage protagonist Sophie, readers are challenged to consider some of the most fundamental questions of human existence. Gaarder manages to make complex philosophical ideas accessible and enjoyable, and the book ultimately leaves readers with a greater appreciation for the power and importance of critical thinking.

  • Buxtehuder Bulle (1996)
  • Premio Bancarella (1995)
  • Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis for Jugendbuch (1994)
  • Prix des libraires du Québec for Lauréats hors Québec (1996)
  • دار المنى
  • Literaturpreis der Jury der jungen Leser for Jugendbuch (1997)
  • Prime Minister of Pakistan's Award for Literature
  • Premio San Clemente for Lingua estranxeira (1996)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Sophie's World: a Novel about the History of Philosopy : A Novel about the History of Philosopy

by Paulette Møller, Jostein Gaarder
Compare to estimated retail price: S$12.35  

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ISBN: 9780425152256
Authors: Paulette Møller, Jostein Gaarder
Publisher: Berkley Books
Date of Publication: 1996-03-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Contemporary, Fantasy, Young Adult, Mystery/Crime/Thriller
Related Topics: Mystery, Classics
Goodreads rating: 3.96
(rated by 257627 readers)

Description

One day Sophie comes home from school to find two questions in her mail: "Who are you?" and "Where does the world come from?" Before she knows it, she is enrolled in a correspondence course, covering Socrates to Sartre and beyond, with a mysterious philosopher. But Sophie is receiving a separate batch of equally unusual letters. Who is Hilde? And why does her mail keep turning up in Sophie's world? To unravel this riddle, Sophie must make use of the philosophy she is learning. But the truth is far more complicated than she could have imagined...
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Expand your mind through philosophical correspondence.

Sophie's World is an engaging and thought-provoking novel that provides a fascinating overview of the history of philosophy. Through the eyes of teenage protagonist Sophie, readers are challenged to consider some of the most fundamental questions of human existence. Gaarder manages to make complex philosophical ideas accessible and enjoyable, and the book ultimately leaves readers with a greater appreciation for the power and importance of critical thinking.

  • Buxtehuder Bulle (1996)
  • Premio Bancarella (1995)
  • Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis for Jugendbuch (1994)
  • Prix des libraires du Québec for Lauréats hors Québec (1996)
  • دار المنى
  • Literaturpreis der Jury der jungen Leser for Jugendbuch (1997)
  • Prime Minister of Pakistan's Award for Literature
  • Premio San Clemente for Lingua estranxeira (1996)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.