| A Sneetch Is a Sneetch and Other Philosophical Discoveries: Finding Wisdom in Children's Literature Contributor(s): Wartenberg, Thomas E. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0470656786 ISBN-13: 9780470656785 Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell OUR PRICE: $89.96 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | History & Surveys - General - Literary Criticism |
| Dewey: 809.892 |
| LCCN: 2012050385 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.3" W x 9.4" (0.82 lbs) 176 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |