{"product_id":"the-great-mayonnaise-debate-jacob-bettany-9798262500710","title":"The Great Mayonnaise Debate: 50 Philosophical Conversations for Children and Adults","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFifty short chapters, hundreds of questions - a playful philosophy book for children, families, and teachers.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Great Mayonnaise Debate\u003c\/i\u003e turns everyday dilemmas into big conversations. With fifty short chapters, each one built around a practical, funny, and sometimes puzzling scenario, this book opens the door to questions that matter - about truth, fairness, knowledge, friendship, language, and more.\u003cbr\u003eInside you'll find: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScenes that set the stage for debate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayful scenarios that spark curiosity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-ended questions to get everyone thinking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhilosophical approaches explained in clear, down-to-earth language\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh prompts to keep the conversation going long after the chapter ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eWhether at the dinner table, on a long car journey, or in the classroom, these questions encourage families, teachers, and children (ages 8-12 and beyond) to explore ideas in ways that are lively, surprising, and memorable. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHAT MAKES THIS BOOK DIFFERENT?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnlike simple quiz books or moral tales, \u003ci\u003eThe Great Mayonnaise Debate\u003c\/i\u003e doesn't hand you the answers - it hands you the questions. Each chapter follows a clear and consistent structure designed for easy use by parents, carers, or teachers: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSetting the Scene\u003c\/b\u003e - a short story that captures the imagination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExploring Scenarios\u003c\/b\u003e - playful variations to keep minds engaged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePhilosophical Questions Raised\u003c\/b\u003e - open-ended questions, written simply but deeply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDifferent Philosophical Approaches\u003c\/b\u003e - from utilitarianism to existentialism, explained accessibly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWrapping Up\u003c\/b\u003e - a gentle close that encourages reflection without a \"right\" answer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDiscussion Prompts\u003c\/b\u003e - fresh, ready-to-use conversation starters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eThis format makes it possible to dip in anywhere, whether you've got five minutes before bed or a whole afternoon to fill. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eEXAMPLES OF QUESTIONS INSIDE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eShould you always tell the truth?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eCan you ever really know what someone else feels?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eCan a machine think like a human?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhy do some words hurt?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eCan something be true for you but not for someone else?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo numbers exist, or do we just make them up?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eCan you have more than one \"best\" friend?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eIf everyone forgot a promise, does it still matter?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eCan something be both a game and not a game?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eAnd that's only the start: each chapter brings not just one question, but a cascade of them, so there are hundreds of possibilities waiting inside. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHO IS IT FOR?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFamilies\u003c\/b\u003e looking for meaningful dinner table or car journey conversations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTeachers\u003c\/b\u003e who want ready-made discussion starters that build critical thinking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHomeschoolers\u003c\/b\u003e seeking an engaging philosophy and values resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCommunity groups\u003c\/b\u003e or after-school clubs looking for fun ways to explore ethics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eThe book is especially suited for children aged 8-12, but the scenarios are rich enough that older children and adults will also find plenty to chew on. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHY IT WORKS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhilosophy can feel intimidating, but here it's playful, practical, and accessible. Each chapter opens the door to big ideas - fairness, truth, knowledge, freedom - without jargon or heavy theory. Children learn to listen, reason, and express themselves, while adults rediscover the joy of asking questions that don't have easy answers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA book to return to again and again - sparking conversations that last long after the pages are closed.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jacob Bettany\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798262500710\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/02\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.81lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.57d","brand":"Jacob Bettany","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48997116051711,"sku":"9798262500710","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-great-mayonnaise-debate-jacob-bettany-9798262500710","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}