Find books like sophies world from the world s largest community of readers. Please enter your name, your email and your question regarding the product in the fields below, and well answer you in the next 2448 hours. Next, imagine a fantasy novelsomething like a modernday version of. It is probably possible to slip in knowledge that would normally be above a child s level using this writing style i. From a general summary to chapter summaries to explanations of famous quotes, the sparknotes sophies world study guide has everything you need to ace quizzes, tests, and essays. Two decades ago, a history of philosophy by an unknown.
Use the alphabetical lists below to look up a favorite book or author and then click see readalikes to discover similar books. The other protagonist of sophies world, hilde moller knag is a teenaged girlthe same age as sophie who, we learn, is reading sophies story in installments sent by her father, albert knag. Jostein gaarders sophies world provides a child like introduction to the world of philosophy. If you like sophies world you might like similar books. He argued that humans only exist in the mind of godour physical bodies are just illusions, the result of our confusion about what is and isnt real similar to spinoza. Would sophies world be too difficult for an inquisitive. Sophies world a novel about the history of philosophy jostein gaarder translated by paulette miller berkley books, new york if you purchased this book without a cover, you should be aware that this book is stolen property. Buy sophie s world by jostein gaarder, in like new condition. Jostein gaarder s sophie s world provides a child like introduction to the world of philosophy. Mar 12, 2020 the washington post book world as remarkable for its playful premise as for its accessibility. While sophies world might be a little too advanced, there are other great books for answering childrens questions about.
Later, my mum introduced me to jostein gaarders sophies world, which i love and hold dearly in my heart i read it fairly regularly. But on may 10, 1940, as nazi tanks approach, this timid, happy man must abandon his home and confront the fate that he has secretly awaited. In over the 500 odd books that i might have read, there are few books in which ive taken as many notes as i did in this one. Goodreads members who liked sophies world also liked. If you like sophies world you might like similar books the solitaire mystery. Sophies world became a bestseller in norway and won the deutscher jugendliteraturpreis in 1994. Throughout the book, you learn maths in a simple and fun way.
The best parts of sophie s world are the fictional parts sophie s actual world. Sophies world characters from litcharts the creators of. A brilliantly original and fascinating story with many twists and turns, it raises profound questions about the meaning of life and the origin of the universe. But in the ton of different fiction books, it is very difficult to choose the right book for yourself. But on may 10, 1940, as nazi tanks approach, this timid, happy man must abandon his home and co. Almost like even philosophers in the west are not aware of our great eastern philosophers. Sophies world a novel about the history of philosophy. But the history of philosophy is very well done and informative. Facebook home of crafting expert and renowned childrens event planner sophie maletsky.
A phenomenal worldwide bestseller, sophies world sets out to draw teenagers into the world of socrates, descartes, spinoza, hegel and all the great philosophers. Aug 31, 2016 the train by georges simenon, robert baldick against all expectations marcel feron has made a normal life in a bucolic french suburb in the ardennes. The best parts of sophies world are the fictional partssophies actual world. Berkeley was a firm believer in god, and claimed that god was the spirit that caused everything in the physical world much like aristotle and aquinas. A pageturning novel that is also an exploration of the great philosophical concepts of western thought, sophie s world has fired the imagination of readers all over the world, with more than twenty million copies in print.
It follows the events of sophie amundsen, a teenage girl living in norway, and alberto knox, a middleaged philosopher who introduces her to philosophical thinking and the history of philosophy. I cant think of more books like these, but tv shows. There may be other books like sophie s world, but it was unique to me, which makes it hard to compare to other books. Some of the fiction books are just for a specific type of the readers. This is a great mixture of historical christian fiction. If you like sophie s world you might like similar books the solitaire mystery. Sophies world she leads the life of a typical upper west sider. A novel about the history of philosophy by jostein. I also read one of jostein gaarder s other books, the solitaire mystery, and it has a similar feel, with intertwining and vaguely supernatural story lines, but it s not a beginner s textbook as sophie s world.
Here you can find handpicked readalike recommendations for more than 4000 contemporary books and 3000 authors. Living as though everything centres on our time is just as naive as thinking the earth is flat. Sophies world by gaarder, jostein and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. We dont have any recommendations for sophiesworld right now. One of my favorite books, i didnt know anything about philosophy and this book. Perhaps we need to write a book like this ourselves taking our philosophy to the. The philosophical world which is often complex, vast, and difficult to contemplate in a limited time we have needs simplified parables and analogies. When future film director sophie lacroix visits williamsburg, virginia, her imagination sends her straight into the eighteenth century. A phenomenal worldwide bestseller, sophie s world sets out to draw teenagers into the world of socrates, descartes, spinoza, hegel and all the great philosophers. Goodreads members who liked sophie s choice also liked. I also read one of jostein gaarders other books, the solitaire mystery, and it has a similar feel, with intertwining and vaguely supernatural story lines, but its not a beginners textbook as sophies world. This long, dense novel, a bestseller in the author s native norway, offers a summary history of philosophy embedded in a philosophical mystery disguised as a children s bookbut only sophisticated you. Its like a doctor wearing scrubs its my uniform, so to speak.
It follows sophie amundsen, a norwegian teenager who is introduced to the history of philosophy by alberto knox, a middleaged philosopher. When i was younger, i read hans enzensberger the number devil, a story about a boy that fears mathematics. Sophies world project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. While sophie s world might be a little too advanced, there are other great books for answering children s questions about. Perhaps we need to write a book like this ourselves taking our philosophy to the masses and to the world in a common language and not sanskrit. Both of them enjoy thinking and like to wonder about life and the unknown.
Log in recommendations everything music movies tv shows books authors games podcasts all music movies tv shows books authors games. This question is and has been central to the study of philosophy since its beginning. A novel about the history of philosophy fsg classics jostein. Sep 25, 1994 sophie s world is a tiptoe through the suburbs of the mind in search of eternal and universal truths that can be grasped by its 14yearold heroine. She starts receiving philosophical messages from a mysterious mentor, the effect of.
An unlikely heroine, sophies forced to use her newfound war. Aug 29, 2004 this is a great mixture of historical christian fiction. Find books like sophies world from the worlds largest community of readers. Detailed explanations, analysis, and citation info for every important quote on litcharts. Gaarder was a philosophy teacher, so it isnt really surprising that sophie s world is so heavy on philosophy.
This long, dense novel, a bestseller in the authors native norway, offers a summary history of philosophy embedded in a philosophical mystery disguised as a childrens bookbut only sophisticated you. One day fourteenyearold sophie amundsen comes home from school to find in her mailbox two notes, with one question on each. In the novel sophies world sophie amundsen and her philosophy teacher alberto knox explore this question in the context of a course on the history of philosophy. I loved sophie s world when i first read it in high school i should try it again now and see if it holds up. Buy sophies world by jostein gaarder, in like new condition. The function of such books used to be to produce a middleclass domestic. Sophies world is a tiptoe through the suburbs of the mind in search of eternal and universal truths that can be grasped by its 14yearold heroine.
I wasnt particularly interested in the story as such. The overalls are my kind of trademark in my party business its how people know me and recognize me as the party lady. Mar 09, 2018 and download sophies world pdf ebook free via the download button at the end. If i had written sophies world today, is there something important i. It follows the events of sophie amundsen, a teenage girl living in norway, and alberto knox, a middleaged philosopher who introduces her to philosophical thinking and the history of philosophy sophies world was originally written in norwegian and became a best seller in norway. A brilliantly original and fascinating story with many twists and turns, it raises profound questions. They remember previous chapters, love the introduction of new vocabulary words, and look forward to the next chapter. Each day we read after school a chapter of sophie s world, and my 5th and 3rd grade girls can relate to sophie s life, her imagination, and the struggles to fit in with peers. Both girls are angered by the opinions of many of the philosophers about women. It is probably possible to slip in knowledge that would normally be above a childs level using this writing style i. I loved sophies world when i first read it in high school i should try it again now and see if it holds up. Sophie s world became a bestseller in norway and won the deutscher jugendliteraturpreis in 1994. A novel about the history of philosophy fsg classics. Would sophies world be too difficult for an inquisitive sevenyearold.
A novel about family and destiny, the unbearable lightness of being, blindness, the orange girl, forrest gump. From a general summary to chapter summaries to explanations of famous quotes, the sparknotes sophie s world study guide has everything you need to ace quizzes, tests, and essays. A pageturning novel that is also an exploration of the great philosophical concepts of western thought, sophies world has fired the imagination of readers all over the world, with more than twenty million copies in print. We continued that look in the videos and across sophies world. Even otherwise boring scenes like going to a date are exciting to read because of this.
Its such a fantastic book and i recommend it to anyone interested in philosophy. Each day we read after school a chapter of sophies world, and my 5th and 3rd grade girls can relate to sophies life, her imagination, and the struggles to fit in with peers. It was reported as unsold and destroyed to the publisher, and. And download sophies world pdf ebook free via the download button at the end. What other book might you compare sophie s world to and why. Sophies world by jostein gaarder is, in my view, a highly successful attempt to write a history of philosophy together with a story. While sophies world might be a little too advanced, there are other great books for answering childrens questions about the world.
Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the uk. I just finished reading sophies world by jostein gaarder. There is a great deal of similarity between sophie and hilde. Sophies world, has been one such book as is sophies choice which i often confuse one. Find books like sophie s choice from the world s largest community of readers. Sofies verden is a 1991 novel by norwegian writer jostein gaarder.
There may be other books like sophies world, but it was unique to me, which makes it hard to compare to other books. The more that you read, the more things you will know. Against all expectations marcel feron has made a normal life in a bucolic french suburb in the ardennes. Teach your students to analyze literature like litcharts does. Its described as a novel about the history of philosophy. The book simplifies the complex world of philosophy. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. Indeed this is what i often really like about books. A novel and a philosophical work in one, this lifechanging book tells the. Gaarder has therefore come up with a brilliant solution to the key problem that a novel like sophies world must faceif it is to be a novel about the history of philosophy then some way must be found to work the philosophy directly into the plot.
Gaarder presents a didactic history of philosophical. Would sophies world be too difficult for an inquisitive sevenyear. But even books like the fault in our stars, which has a strange character a teenager with cancer and her world view rotates around this condition. Gaarder was a philosophy teacher, so it isnt really surprising that sophies world is so heavy on philosophy. The philosophical world which is often complex, vast, and difficult to contemplate in a limited time we. Quora user, i have read lots and lots and lots of books. One day fourteenyearold sophie amundsen comes home from. The essential charm of sophie s world lies in the innocent curiosity of the young character, and the clever narrative structure gaarder designed to pique it.
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