'Witty and learned ... Hershovitz intertwines parenting and
philosophy, recounting his spirited arguments with his kids about
infinity, morality, and the existence of God' Jordan Ellenberg,
author of Shape A funny, wise guide to the art of thinking, and why
the smallest people have the answers to the biggest questions
'Anyone can do philosophy, every kid does...' Some of the best
philosophers in the world can be found in the most unlikely places:
in preschools and playgrounds. They gather to debate questions
about metaphysics and morality, even though they've never heard the
words, and can't tie their shoelaces. As Scott Hershovitz shows in
this delightful book, kids are astoundingly good philosophers. And,
if we let ourselves pause to think along with them, we might
discover that we are, too. Nasty, Brutish, and Short is a unique
guide to the art of thinking, led by a celebrated philosophy
professor and his two young sons. Together, Scott, Rex, and Hank
take us on a romp through classic and contemporary philosophy,
steered by questions like, does Hank have the right to drink Fanta?
When is it okay to swear? And, does the number six exist? They
explore weighty issues, like punishment and authority; sex, gender,
and race; the nature of truth and knowledge; and the existence of
God. And they call on a host of professional philosophers, famous
and obscure, to help them along the way. Ultimately, they
demonstrate that we shouldn't just support kids in their
philosophical adventures: we should join them, so that we can
rekindle our own innate, childlike wonder at the world. We'd all be
better, more discerning thinkers for it.
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