"A mind-expanding history of ideas from Confucius to the present day"
‘What’s philosophy for?’, asks this large format, stylishly illustrated information book; and it comes to the conclusion that it’s a tool to change the world. Over its 60+ pages, we are introduced to the philosophers who have shaped the way we think.
First up is Confucius and his exploration of what makes a good person; from there, we meet the ancient Greek philosphers, Socrates, Aristotle and Plato; then the focus moves to the Islamic world and thinkers such as Ibn Rushd, probably less well known to general readers in the UK, but hugely important (a panel explains Ibn Rushd’s influence on those who took part in the Arab Spring for example).
The book continues to follow a timeline while ranging across the world, the connection between philosophers from different cultures and civilisations made clear and it demonstrates how ideas formed hundreds or even thousands of years ago are still influencing way people think today.
The final sections bring us right up to date with Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw, the Black American thinker who developed critical race theory and the framework for intersectionality. It’s a fascinating and thought-provoking book, and with the world facing so many critical moral issues a really important one to share with young people.
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Discover 19 brilliant thinkers and their unique ideas that changed the world over 3000 years!
Aristotle's ideas shaped our understanding of the natural world for hundreds of years. Yacob's Hatata laid the grounds for equality long before our time. Gandhi's philosophy inspired non-violent protest movements all over the world, and Langer shook up our understanding of what art is and can be.
The brilliant ideas from each of these amazing thinkers have stayed with humans for centuries, teaching us new ways of uncovering our world and understanding each other. Covering ideas from the last 2500 years, explore the time periods that shaped each thinker's ideas, unpack the theories in accessible, easy to digest text and discover the impact they had for the years to come.
Presented in graphic novel style, this is a book to inspire a new generation of thinkers and philosophers.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Great Minds and determined it is suitable for children aged 11-12 years old
Great Minds features in the following genres: Gift Books, Children’s / Teenage stationery and miscellaneous items, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Graphic Novels & Comics, People / Places, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommendations
Great Minds is available in Hardback
Great Minds was written by Dr Joan Lennon & Dr Joan Dritsas Haig and published by Templar Publishing
Great Minds has 73 pages
£15.29
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