Philosophy - Teens

There is no doubt that at one time or another, you have heard the name, Aristotle. You may have heard much praise for him. You may have seen how others have admired his philosophies and concepts and thereby consider him one of the greatest...

Socrates was a plain man in both dress and manner. He possessed a sharp point of view that placed him in an unusual and sometimes challenging place in a society that did not appreciate individualism. Yet it was that individualism that made him so...

"I have repeatedly known of young men of sensibility converted in a moment to the belief that Thoreau was the man they were in search of, the man of men, who could tell them all they should do." -Ralph Waldo EmersonLook Inside the Book"...

The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli is a seminal work of political philosophy that offers profound insights into power, leadership, and governance. Immerse yourself in this influential treatise and gain a deeper understanding of the dynamics of politics and the art of ruling. Engage with...

" Walden is a book that defies traditional classification. Thoreau moves nimbly between social commentary, political critique and vivid descriptions of the parenting behavior of wood-cocks. His assessment of his modern society is at once insightful and boorish. He identifies with piercing accuracy the...

"You'd never know Athens was locked in a life-or-death struggle from the tranquil and leisurely philosophical discussion that unfolds through the pages of the Republic ...Plato's masterpiece continues to inform our questions and our thinking when it comes to being, truth, beauty, goodness, justice,...

"The safest general characterization of the European philosophical tradition is that it consists of a series of footnotes to Plato." -Alfred North Whitehead"You'd never know Athens was locked in a life-or-death struggle from the tranquil and leisurely philosophical discussion that unfolds through the pages...

An entertaining and accessible introduction to the radical philosopher of freedom of thought and religion is the only biography of Spinoza for young adults. The second title in the Philosophy for Young People series. A brilliant schoolboy in 17th-century Amsterdam, Bento Spinoza -- formally...

A lively and accessible introduction to the quintessential philosopher, and the civilized world's first enemy of the state. Named a Best Teen & YA Nonfiction title of 2022 by Kirkus Reviews Socrates: A Life Worth Living traces the life and ideas of one of...

One might be asking whether it is logical for a good God to co-exist with evil. Alternatively, one could agree that it is logically possible, but question how a good God could allow quite so much evil to exist in the world. And finally,...

"What if you could spy into the mind of a great world leader? Uncover what made them tick? See what motivated them? Learn to understand why they made the decisions they made? Emperor Marcus Aurelius' Meditations allow you to do just that, and the...

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...

A lively and accessible introduction to the quintessential philosopher, and the civilized world's first enemy of the state. Named a Best Teen & YA Nonfiction title of 2022 by Kirkus Reviews Socrates: A Life Worth Living traces the life and ideas of one of...

Philosophy seeks to discover the nature of truth and knowledge. Philosophical reasoning helps us make sense of the world around us and work out what we think and why. Sometimes, it can enable us to become the people we believe we should be. This...

Are there any things it is impossible to know? What is the point of punishing people? What was there before the Big Bang? Is a perfect forgery as good as an original painting? Are good intentions more important than being successful? If you find...

Over two-thousand years ago, the angels declared, 'Christ is Risen!' And the whole world changed. But if it was two-thousand years ago, how can we really know it happened? Couldn't it just have been a legend passed on down for generations, maybe because it...

Is the world we see around us really there? Is it ever right to do something wrong? Is beauty just a matter of opinion? Should everyone in society be paid the same amount? Are miracles possible? If you find questions like these fascinating, you...

We live in a mysterious world. Just as philosophy strives to unravel this mystery by employing logical thinking, the arts explore the wonder of existence with heart, feeling, and beauty. Wisdom for Singers and Philosophers invites us on an aphoristic journey of discovery and...

Take a Stand! (grades 9-12) helps teens develop critical thinking skills by examining debates on issues directly relevant to their lives (that you won't find in most classroom materials).Author: Sharon M. KayeISBN-10: 1646320697ISBN-13: 9781646320691Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/30/2020Pages: 142Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.95lbsSize: 10.90h x 8.40w x...

Teens live in a complicated world. They are constantly bombarded by messages from their friends, parents, teachers, the internet, and their churches, and not all of these messages agree or line up with each other. How do students figure out who to listen to?...

Is the world we see around us really there? Is it ever right to do something wrong? Is beauty just a matter of opinion? Should everyone in society be paid the same? Are miracles possible? If you find questions like these fascinating, you are...

The book begins with an amusing account of the antics of a small boy who started school in 1939. In later years, when he became a student teacher at the school he himself had attended, his old sports master, with whom he enjoyed a...