دانلود کتاب A Sneetch Is a Sneetch and Other Philosophical Discoveries: Finding Wisdom in Children's Literature

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.Content: Chapter 1 Harold and the Purple Crayon (pages 7–15): Chapter 2 The Important Book (pages 16–23): Chapter 3 Shrek! (pages 24–32): Chapter 4 Let's Do Nothing! (pages 33–41): Chapter 5 Knuffle Bunny (pages 42–47): Chapter 6 Many Moons (pages 48–54): Chapter 7 Yellow and Pink (pages 55–62): Chapter 8 Morris the Moose (pages 63–70): Chapter 9 Emily's Art (pages 71–80): Chapter 10 Miss Nelson Is Missing! (pages 81–89): Chapter 11 The Giving Tree (pages 90–99): Chapter 12 “Cookies” (pages 100–108): Chapter 13 Frederick (pages 109–115): Chapter 14 The Sneetches (pages 116–124): Chapter 15 The Paper Bag Princess (pages 125–131): Chapter 16 The Big Orange Splot (pages 132–141):