The No1 Ethical retailer for Books, CD’s, DVD’s & Games
30 Day Refund Guarantee

The Outer Limits: More Mysteries from the Philosophy Files

The Outer Limits: More Mysteries from the Philosophy Files

by Daniel Postgate (Illustrator), Daniel Postgate (Illustrator), Stephen Law (Author)

  • Used

    Illustrated 2003

    $3.36
Synopsis

Stephen Law follows THE PHILOSOPHY FILES with a second book of philosophical conundrums for teenagers. This time he asks such questions as Do Miracles Happen? Why Do These Words Mean Something? and Do I Know the Sun will Rise Tomorrow? You can dip into the arguments that interest you, in eight chapters where the themes are set up in witty scenarios and then debated. There are wacky thought experiments to work out and a variety of characters appear - some of them Martians. As in THE PHILOSOPHY FILES, there are hundreds of lively cartoons running through the book. Stephen Law is a brilliant communicator with a passion to make young people think for themselves. As the GUARDIAN said: 'It's philosophy in action rather than philosophy in aspic...a real philosophy book for kids - which students and adults could enjoy too - finally exists'.

$3.36

Save:$5.27 (61%)

Quantity

5 in stock

More Information

Format: Illustrated
 Pages: 224
 Publisher: Orion Childrens
Published: 17 Jul 2003
ISBN 10: 1842550624
ISBN 13: 9781842550625
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
 Book Overview: There are no competing books on the market Hot subject THE PHILOSOPHY FILES has had wide coverage Promotable author Rights sold in 15 languages so far Useful crib for A level and university students

Media Reviews
Written in comical style, punctuated by excellent cartoons from Daniel Postgate, the book offers a very useful guide to the logical frameworks underpinning all true philosophical investigation based on very practical if usually humorous situations. Yoga & Health Magazine, Sep 03 There is something addictive about this book...The Outer Limits is as much about how to think as it is about nailing answers, and humour is all part of the process. Guardian Children's Books Supplement, Autumn 03
Author Bio
Stephen Law was a school dropout who became a postman in Cambridge, then took a degree in philosophy at Oxford, becoming a Junior Research Fellow at the Queen's College. He now teaches philosophy at Heythrop College, University of London. Daniel Postgate is the cartoonist for the DAILY EXPRESS. He has illustrated a number of children's books, including THE PHILOSOPHY FILES. Daniel Postgate is the cartoonist for the Daily Express. He has illustrated a number of children's books, including The Philosophy Files and The Outer Limits.