Sophie's World: A Novel About the History of Philosophy (FSG Classics)

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 544 pages
• Published by: Farrar, Straus and Giroux March 20, 2007
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0374530718
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0374530716
• Book Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Weighs: 14.4 ounces

Reader Reviews
This review is from: Sophie's World: A Novel about the History of Philosophy (Paperback) Sophie's World has an interesting concept, but it is certainly not for everyone. I have some criticism of the book, but also some praise. First the criticism. This is really a philosophy text pretending to be a novel. (Which, I believe is ultimately a good thing). The characters are not that believable and are really just devices Gaarder uses to get his point across. The dialog is not believable either. Another potential problem for certain readers is that the philosophy lessons contained in this book are, in the novel, aimed at a 15 year old girl. If you have studied philosophy at some point in your life, this will probably be far too simplistic for you. I still would recommend this book and here's why. Sophie's World will be an excellent read for anyone with a curiosity about philosophy, but who finds the whole thing a bit intimidating. I think it's a wonderful introduction to philosophy because it is aimed at that 15 year old character. Even if you have studied philosophy, this book will be thought provoking, if only because it makes you think about what you once studied. I think this would be a wonderful book for parents of teenage children to read with their children. It would certainly make for some excellent discussions. The true strength of this book is the material it covers. Philosophy is a fascinating subject and Sophie's World is the perfect choice for anyone who would like to gently ease themselves into that subject. Comments (2) | | (Report this)