{"product_id":"platos-timaeus-for-kids-jason-kassel-9798902839187","title":"Plato's Timaeus for Kids: A Short Walk Through Big Ideas","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is the universe made of?\u003cbr\u003eIs the world ordered-or random?\u003cbr\u003eAnd what does it mean to live inside a living whole?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlato's \u003ci\u003eTimaeus\u003c\/i\u003e is one of the most imaginative and challenging works in philosophy. Rather than arguing, Plato invites readers to listen, to look upward, and to wonder about the structure of the cosmos and the place of the human soul within it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlato's Timaeus for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e offers young readers and families a thoughtful, story-driven introduction to these ideas through walking conversations, images, and gentle questioning. This book does not rush to conclusions or turn philosophy into a lesson plan. Instead, it encourages careful attention, shared discussion, and return visits to big questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for co-reading and conversation, this short walk explores: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Whether the universe has order and purpose\u003cbr\u003e- How time, motion, and harmony belong together\u003cbr\u003e- What it means to live inside a meaningful whole\u003cbr\u003e- Why wonder and reason work best together\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of the \u003cb\u003eYoung Minds - Living Philosophy\u003c\/b\u003e series from The Big Ideas Club, this book is ideal for families, homeschoolers, and educators seeking a calm, serious, and age-appropriate way to introduce classical philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo prior knowledge required. Just curiosity-and time to walk slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jason Kassel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798902839187\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Recursive Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/08\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 60\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.27lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.12d","brand":"Jason Kassel","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48443113767167,"sku":"9798902839187","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1660fc76-b33f-4523-b4db-5fe938ac12bb.jpg?v=1777201939","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/platos-timaeus-for-kids-jason-kassel-9798902839187","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}