Big Ideas for Curious Minds: An Introduction to Philosophy

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It offers simple yet profound insights into friendship, ethics, and the human experience, making it an excellent introduction to philosophical concepts for kids. Design does indeed make the world, and Scott Berkun has written a highly readable book about this fact.” – Henry Petroski, author of Small Things Considered: Why There Is No Perfect Design This is honestly one of my top books I've read this year. It's the first book I read by Scott Berkun and I love his writing. He is a combination of very smart with a witty sense of humor.

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At some point, all creative tasks become work. The interesting and fun challenges fade, and the ordinary, boring, inglorious work necessary to bring an idea to the world becomes the reality.” Loved it! This is a very informative and entertaining look at the art of public speaking.” — Garr Reynolds, author of Presentation Zen Learning from mistakes requires three things: Putting yourself in situations where you can make interesting mistakes Having the self-confidence to admit to them Being courageous about making changes”Before readingBig Ideas for Curious Minds it had never occurred to me to even begin to talk to LP and Little Man about philosophy and, honestly, when they both ask those big questions I always found it hard to answer or to know what the right answer is. But, this book has taught me, and LP, new ways of thinking and new ways of being. I know that going forward when the children ask a question I’ll embrace it, and open up a discussion about it. Often in life there are no right or wrong answers just curious minds and that is definitely something worth cultivating.

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Leading means you shape the opinions and decisions around the greater good of the project you are responsible for. This requires sacrificing your own interests and wants in favour of the project's needs, and the people who work on it. Of course it's possible to find ways to match your interests with the needs of the project, but it's the project, and the people on it, that comes first. In my opinion, one of the great wonders of reading is that no matter how much you think you know, a well written book can always remind you of the things that matter. This book did just that and it did it in an easy and pleasurable format. I would have loved to read this as a child, and I could really see how this book teaches to be patient with situations or people you might not understand straight away. Furthermore, it introduces well-known thinkers in a very accessible way, which was not boring at all! Beautiful illustrations by Anna Doherty depict two characters traversing the history of the world, bringing it vibrantly to life. The book is filled with exercises and beautiful illustrations to bring the ideas of great thinkers vibrantly to life. Suggested for curious minds aged 9+.Although Big Ideas for Curious Minds is aimed at children I have got a lot from it too and I wish I had read it myself as a child... This book has taught me, and LP, new ways of thinking and new ways of being." What the Redhead Said

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Good ideas starts while walking or playing card with friends. Brain tends believe what it likes to believe. strip away.The poor use of language, paradoxical examples, a rather untactful approach and loaded questions, I presume, are among the reasons why the author doesn’t prevail to make a compelling case. If all you know is judgement, that's all you'll express even when you're trying to love, and on it goes. Actually experience life by going to places you don't usually go, spending time with people you don't usually spend time with. Be in the moment and be open to it. This is a beautifully produced book published by the School of Life (founded by well known philosopher Alain de Botton). It is a very accessible starting point for exploring philosophy and how philosophical ideas can be applied to everyday life, in fact it is very explicit about this." Ewingel This is a book designed to harness children's spontaneous philosophical instinct and to develop it through introductions to some of the most vibrant and essential philosophical ideas of history. The book takes us to meet leading figures of philosophy from around the world and from all eras - and shows us how their ideas continue to matter.

Big Ideas for Curious Minds: An Introduction to Philosophy Big Ideas for Curious Minds: An Introduction to Philosophy

Concisely debunks all kinds of misconceptions about the creative process in a book that’s no-nonsense, fun, and inspiring.”– Mason Currey, author of Daily Rituals: How Artists Work If you are someone who is always curious about life, about how things happen or you just simply want to explain what’s going on inside you and how to deal with those feelings wisely, this book might have something for you. I love this book, everything about it is amazing, well, except for some parts in the content. But most of the things about it, the cover, the illustration, the description, the design, it's just so... abstract and clean. I've never seen such a clear and clean book like this. I could easily comprehend what the ideas were, which is what I love most. Finished this book in 2 days, speedrun! (Inspectional Reading, will read again! This time analytically.) The last chapter is also really interesting, it shows all the famous thinkers throughout history, so it's an easy encylopedia for curious to-be philosphers in the future. 4/5 clean rating! Annoy me with praise! It made me think about how many times I'd seen or read things that mattered to me, yet how rarely I had offered any praise. Through enlightening stories and thought-provoking activities, it introduces young readers to the wisdom of philosophers from around the world.Children are, in many ways, born philosophers. Without prompting, they ask some of the largest questions: about time, mortality, happiness and the meaning of it all. The focus of these chapters are incredibly meaningful, some of my favourites include ‘People are unhappy, not mean’, ‘Learn to say what s on your mind’, ‘Good things are (unexpectedly) hard’ and ‘Politeness matters’. The book has been written by the fantastic School of Life and it is suggested for curious minds aged 9+. I think most adults would also find these ideas incredibly helpful to reflect on; who doesn’t need reminding that when someone is angry, maybe it’s not you who is responsible?” Louise Treherne, Role Models An interactive and thought-provoking book that encourages children to ask philosophical questions about the world around them.