Sneetch is a Sneetch and Other Philosophical Discoveries : Finding Wisdom in Children's Literature.
Title:
Sneetch is a Sneetch and Other Philosophical Discoveries : Finding Wisdom in Children's Literature.
Author:
Wartenberg, Thomas E.
ISBN:
9781118545201
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Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (176 pages)
Contents:
Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- "Why? Why? Why?": Children, Philosophy, and Picture Books -- Introducing Philosophy -- Reading This Book -- Chapter 1 Harold and the Purple Crayon: Can You Get Wet Swimming in an Imaginary Ocean? -- Discussing Metaphysics with Children -- Chapter 2 The Important Book: Is a Leopard without Its Spots Still a Leopard? -- Discussing Essentialism with Children -- Chapter 3 Shrek!: Could a Dead Skunk Smell Good? -- Discussing the Philosophy of Language with Children -- Chapter 4 Let's Do Nothing!: Can You Just Do Nothing at All? -- Discussing ''Nothing'' with Children -- Chapter 5 Knuffle Bunny: How Do You Know I'm Angry If I Don't Say So? -- Discussing the Philosophy of Mind with Children -- Chapter 6 Many Moons: Do Experts Really Know More? -- Discussing the Theory of Knowledge with Children -- Chapter 7 Yellow and Pink: Could Human Life Have Arisen Purely by Chance? -- Discussing Arguments for the Existence of God with Children -- Chapter 8 Morris the Moose: How Do You Know When You've Made a Mistake? -- Discussing Mistakes with Children -- Chapter 9 Emily's Art: What's the Difference between Saying the Mona Lisa Is a Great Painting and Vanilla Is Your Favorite Flavor? -- Discussing the Philosophy of Art with Children -- Chapter 10 Miss Nelson Is Missing!: Is It Okay for Adults to Deceive Kids? -- Discussing the Morality of Deception with Children -- Chapter 11 The Giving Tree: How Can It Be Wrong to Give Someone What They Want? -- Discussing Environmental Ethics with Children -- Chapter 12 "Cookies'': What Good Is Having Will-Power If You Don't Have Any More Cookies? -- Discussing Will-Power with Children -- Chapter 13 Frederick: Can You Enjoy Doing Something Even If It's Work? -- Discussing Work with Children.
Chapter 14 The Sneetches: Isn't It All Right to Discriminate in Choosing Your Friends? -- Discussing Discrimination with Children -- Chapter 15 The Paper Bag Princess: What's Wrong with "Living Happily Ever After''? -- Discussing Feminist Philosophy with Children -- Chapter 16 The Big Orange Splot: Is There Anything Wrong with Conformity? -- Discussing Existentialism with Children -- Taking Picture Books Seriously -- Who's Who: Thumbnail Biographies of the Philosophers -- What's What: Key Philosophical Terms -- Next Steps: Additional Philosophical Picture Books -- More Next Steps: Digging Deeper into Philosophy -- Books -- Audio Material -- The Web.
Abstract:
Taking Picture Books Seriously: What can we learn about philosophy through children's books? This warm and charming volume casts a spell on adult readers as it unveils the surprisingly profound philosophical wisdom contained in children's picture books, from Dr Seuss's Sneetches to William Steig's Shrek!. With a light touch and good humor, Wartenberg discusses the philosophical ideas in these classic stories, and provides parents with a practical starting point for discussing philosophical issues with their children. Accessible and multi-layered, it answers questions like, Is it okay for adults to deceive kids? What's the difference between saying the Mona Lisa is a great painting and vanilla is your favorite flavor? Each chapter includes illustrations commissioned especially for this book.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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