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Nasty, Brutish, and Short: Adventures in Philosophy with My Kids by Scott Hershovitz
funny
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
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Nasty, Brutish, and Short: Adventures in Philosophy with My Kids by Scott Hershovitz | Book Review
Hershovitz is a professor of philosophy at the University of Michigan, and he uses his expertise to engage his children in conversations about big questions, such as the nature of reality, the meaning of life, and the existence of God.
Hershovitz's approach is playful and engaging, and he does a great job of making complex philosophical concepts accessible to a lay audience. He also does a good job of highlighting the philosophical insights that children are capable of.
Hershovitz's book is a reminder that children are natural philosophers. By engaging with their children's philosophical questions, parents can help them to develop their critical thinking skills and to become more thoughtful citizens.
Although Herovitz covers a wide variety of topics in the book, he does not delve very deep into any of them. This is good news for the average lay reader, but if you're looking for deep knowledge of philosophy then you might prefer another read.
Hershovitz's conversations with his children are both insightful and hilarious, and they offer a unique perspective on the philosophical potential of children.
Nasty, Brutish, and Short: Adventures in Philosophy with My Kids by Scott Hershovitz | Book Review
Hershovitz is a professor of philosophy at the University of Michigan, and he uses his expertise to engage his children in conversations about big questions, such as the nature of reality, the meaning of life, and the existence of God.
Hershovitz's approach is playful and engaging, and he does a great job of making complex philosophical concepts accessible to a lay audience. He also does a good job of highlighting the philosophical insights that children are capable of.
Hershovitz's book is a reminder that children are natural philosophers. By engaging with their children's philosophical questions, parents can help them to develop their critical thinking skills and to become more thoughtful citizens.
Although Herovitz covers a wide variety of topics in the book, he does not delve very deep into any of them. This is good news for the average lay reader, but if you're looking for deep knowledge of philosophy then you might prefer another read.
Hershovitz's conversations with his children are both insightful and hilarious, and they offer a unique perspective on the philosophical potential of children.