This is a set of minimalist philosophy lessons for children. The words are simple and intriguing.
The author, Jiang Yuhui (University Professor, Ph.D.), skillfully uses the 22 classic philosophies of philosophers as the main vein, supplemented by dialogues, stories, interactions and reflection questions, to interpret the truth contained in the philosophies for children.
The word philosophy is derived from the ancient Greek word "philosophia".
Philo: Love, inquiry, yearning. Sophia: Wisdom.
In a word, philosophy is the love of wisdom, the thought of thought, and the pursuit of truth to the end.
In ancient Greece, SocratesConsidered the smartest person in the world. He said humbly"Know your ignorance".。It is precisely because he knows his ignorance that he opens his mind, listens to the criticism of others, and constantly pursues the truth.
Thus,"Know thyself".It has become a classic philosophical proposition in the West.
Author's applicationPlatoThe classical philosophical proposition"Cave metaphor".Teach children not to be a "frog at the bottom of the well", but to take the initiative to learn more knowledge, travel to more places, expand their horizons, and see the world.
And this is an extremely effective way for children to "know themselves" and "explore themselves".
Heraclitusof".Everything flows”。It aims to warn children about the importance of cherishing time and cherishing the people around them. While memories can take us back in time, imagination can take us flying into the future. However, time is like flowing water, and it is gone forever.
Kantof"."The Absolute Law".It can help children understand what the "moral law" is and why parents demand that they not lie.
Of course, there are many things in life that do not have an absolute standard, but there is a general range of right and wrong, and a person is only right when he does things within this range.
Here it is,"Aristotle".of"."Middle Way".Idea.
On the topic of the meaning of life and death, the author also communicates with children in a philosophical way.
"Born to die".He is a great philosopherHeideggerThe proposed way of survival. Facing death positively, overcoming the fear in your heart, cherishing life in your own way, being more responsible for your own life, creating your own life value, and making life colorful.
Descartes, Nietzsche, Rousseau, Hegel, Berkeley, ......Their philosophical propositions are interspersed in the book to stimulate children's thinking.
Needless to say,"Self"."Others", "World".These are the three major themes of life that we need to face as a human being, and this is the core of this set of philosophy children's books. A set of three volumes, with progressive themes, from small to large, from oneself to others.
It can be said that this series of books is the inspiration of philosophy for children, and philosophy is the guide for children to explore the world and learn to think.
Love wisdom, love life, and let philosophy become a close friend to children's hearts.
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