Big Ideas for Curious Minds: An Introduction to Philosophy

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How to detect bullshit", "Hating vs. loving" and "Attention and sex" are just a few of the topics you'll explore. Concisely debunks all kinds of misconceptions about the creative process in a book that’s no-nonsense, fun, and inspiring.”– Mason Currey, author of Daily Rituals: How Artists Work Annoy me with praise! It made me think about how many times I'd seen or read things that mattered to me, yet how rarely I had offered any praise. With colorful illustrations and accessible language, this book provides a delightful and educational journey through the world of philosophy, making it accessible and engaging for young readers.

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If you're an adult who already has an interest in Philosophy it is still much needed for you to reconnect with the inner enquiring mind that shone so effortlessly as a child. Good criticism generally comes with some degree of humility and respect for the other equally valid points of view. The better the critic, the more holistic their sense of how their own perspectives and tastes fit into the diverse pool of informed opinion. Although Big Ideas for Curious Minds is aimed at children I have got a lot from it too and I wish I had read it myself as a child... This book has taught me, and LP, new ways of thinking and new ways of being." What the Redhead SaidComplete with a discussion guide for reading groups and in-depth exercises to for each chapter, it’s the book you and your team need within arm’s reach. It will serve you well with your current work and on projects to come. Some call this wisdom, in that the wise know what to be thinking about, whereas the merely intelligent only know how to think. Scott is an inspiration to read and follow. And this book balances the weight of philosophical ideas by being light, practical and personal. Please report metadata errors at the source library. If there are multiple source libraries, know that we pull metadata from top to bottom, so the first one might be sufficient.

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Anyone can criticize or accept praise, but initiating a positive exchange is a hallmark of a difference maker.” somewhere in the wash of interactions and split attentions is the missed possibility we’re looking for: meaning. Depth of experience. Connection.” In my opinion, one of the great wonders of reading is that no matter how much you think you know, a well written book can always remind you of the things that matter. This book did just that and it did it in an easy and pleasurable format. Throughout the book LP and I have read about learning to know yourself, learning to say what’s on your mind, trying to work out what we really want at various times in our life, understanding that you are not always the reason for the way other people are feeling and that often people are not being mean they are purely unhappy. This is a beautifully produced book published by the School of Life (founded by well known philosopher Alain de Botton). It is a very accessible starting point for exploring philosophy and how philosophical ideas can be applied to everyday life, in fact it is very explicit about this.” Ewingel

An Introduction to Philosophy

Progress won’t be a straight line but if you keep learning you will have more successes than failures, and the mistakes you make along the way will help you get to where you want to go.” Small, simple, powerful: an innovative book about innovation.” — Don Norman, author of Design of Everyday Things Perhaps one in five chapters is profound or insightful, with the rest being almost offensive in that the author must believe he is adding value, but in reality it is mostly banality.

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The book functions as an ideal introduction to philosophy, as well as a charming way to open up conversations between adults and children about the biggest questions we all face. Mindfire makes a big title promise - big ideas for curious minds. In my opinion, Scott Berkun falls far short of that promise. A better title would have been: Very Well-Written Essays by Someone Who is Smart and Pretentious. With thoughtful stories that explore the meaning of Darth Vader, the mysteries of Frankenstein and the lyrics of Bruce Springsteen, Berkun combines themes from his own life with famous films and legends, to help readers ask universal questions about the first adults we know in our lives.On pool) He'd watch me miss easy shots because I tried to force them in with authority. I chose speed and power over control, and I usually lost.