Really Big Questions For Daring Thinkers: Over 40 Bold Ideas about Philosophy

by Stephen Law

• Have you ever wondered what your pet is thinking?
• Or asked yourself if aliens really exist?
• Have you pondered the meaning of life or tried to think about nothing, absolutely nothing at all?

These are some of life’s biggest questions , and you are a daring thinker for even thinking about them!

So open your mind and prepare to explore some of philosophy’s biggest, boldest ideas ―from the ridiculously silly to the strikingly serious. Each question in this book will unlock new ways of thinking and may lead you to some intriguing answers . If you’re daring enough to take on this mind-expanding challenge, then read on!

Written by philosopher Dr Stephen Law, easy-to-understand text, mind-teasers, optical illusions, and thought experiments make this philosophic journey unforgettably fun!

64 pages, Hardcover

Published July 5, 2022

About the author

Stephen Law is a philosopher who teaches at Heythrop College in the University of London. He also edits the journal THINK, a source of philosophy aimed at the general public, affiliated with The Royal Institute of Philosophy.

Reviews

[Jacaranda21]

A fabulous dip in book, helping to create thinkers and push our thinking deeper. Perfect for that child/young person who is always asking why! I like how it explains the difference between scientific questions and philosophical questions and how each expert would approach the question. There is just so much to chat about in the book, it is definitely one for the shelves and to be regularly dipped into.
I introduced this to some Yr6’s who love the more serious, difficult pondering questions of Would You Rather? It’s been a hit, and has for me as a reading helper provided me with more questions to ask for Would you Rather.
The book, although full of information, doesn’t appear overwhelming, is colourful and appealing to the eye. There is a good balance of text to illustrations. It doesn’t dumb down language, but does explain it really well, including the additional examples in history, or quotes from famous people.

[T. Okerberg]

This was a clever book. It's short enough for younger readers (tweens, and just-about-tween-age), but it also is short enough for grown readers who just want a quick read. The author goes into some pretty deep questions, some of which he is able to answer with direct information, and some where he just leaves open for speculation.

[Ngoc Anh]

Very nice book to introduce “big” questions to children, especially moral questions like how to tell what is true and what is wrong, or is it okay to eat animals.