Sophie's World
by M
About This Novel
In the form of a novel, this book reveals the development process of Western philosophy through the process of a philosophy tutor imparting philosophical knowledge to a girl named Sophie. From the Pre-Socratic era to Sartre, as well as the thoughts of Aristotle, Descartes, Hegel and others, the author's vivid writing style is vividly displayed on the page, and is explained with the historical background of the time, which is fascinating. Critics believe that this book is the most suitable introductory book for those who have never taken a philosophy course, and it can also serve as a refresher for those who have read some philosophy in the past but have forgotten all about it. Sophie, a 14-year-old girl, keeps receiving some extremely unusual letters, and the world unfolds before her eyes like a mystery. Under the guidance of a mysterious mentor, Sophie began to think. She used the girl's natural understanding and acquired knowledge to try to solve these mysteries. However, the truth is far weirder and more bizarre than she imagined...
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Official(503)Scraped 3d ago
philosopher?
The article creates a kind of opposition. Most adults, such as Sophie's mother, have lost the ability to think about the origin of things and are addicted to everything. Only they, philosophers, who retain curiosity, are busy exploring the essence of things. This argument is really uncomfortable to watch, exalting oneself and devaluing others. You can't even explain the simplified model of a man-made engine, and you are trying to explain the universe. You say that you have a curiosity that others don't have, but apart from asking questions, you can't give answers. You can only use metaphors to compile answers.
After reading some book reviews, I really feel that most of today's children are a little impetuous due to the influence of fast food culture. If you just read this article in a hurry to cope with summer homework, that's fine. But making rash judgments is not only disrespectful to the author, but also blasphemous to literature. (My humble opinion, don't spray if you don't like it)
If it weren't for my summer homework, I wouldn't be reading it.
Philosophy is the first step for human beings to move from ignorance to truth. It is the experience that human beings summarize through observation and thinking. The sages abandoned illusory theology and repositioned the meaning and value of human life, existence in the world, and being born as a human being. The cultural context of each period is closely linked to the questions raised. Every sublimation of thought follows the pace of history, constantly questioning, overturning, and creating new arguments. Witnessing human civilization, it can be said to be the supreme treasure of earth civilization.
The world of philosophy is full of imagination
Isn't it possible that we are living in a book, or that our universe is just a movie?
The letter sent to Sophie is not only the reflection of a fourteen-year-old girl, but also an inspiration to me, thousands of readers who have not lost their curiosity.
Why do I lose motivation for life as I grow older? I think it's because I gradually lost my curiosity and thirst for knowledge as I got used to this world, and everything became taken for granted. Maturity is not necessarily a wonderful thing.
A breathtaking book
What most people see is a philosophy course. What I marvel at is the author's philosophical vision. This book breaks away from the three-person vision of "I, you, and him" in traditional novels. Sophie is the first world, Sid is the second world, the reader is the third world, and the author is the fourth world. It shuttles back and forth among the four worlds in various forms, teaching us to observe and think with various perspectives. I think this is the "philosophical vision" the author wants to give us. Thank you to the author!
Sophie's world, what do you think?
I liked this book better, mainly because a teacher recommended it, but then I was completely attracted to it. "Who are you?" When I saw this question, I was immediately confused. Who am I? I was thinking about a similar question not long ago, and I found that I have no memories of my childhood, only some fragments. I then had this question: How does a baby change from an unconscious person to a conscious person? I also thought about how the earth came to be? How did it come about? Or will the stars in the sky fall? Does time travel really exist? Is God really there again? God, is this statement true? Each of these questions makes me feel that this book is getting better and better, and I think it is worth reading.
Why did the writer ask Sophie to send a birthday card to his daughter in the first place?
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Official(503)Scraped 3d ago
philosopher?
The article creates a kind of opposition. Most adults, such as Sophie's mother, have lost the ability to think about the origin of things and are addicted to everything. Only they, philosophers, who retain curiosity, are busy exploring the essence of things. This argument is really uncomfortable to watch, exalting oneself and devaluing others. You can't even explain the simplified model of a man-made engine, and you are trying to explain the universe. You say that you have a curiosity that others don't have, but apart from asking questions, you can't give answers. You can only use metaphors to compile answers.
After reading some book reviews, I really feel that most of today's children are a little impetuous due to the influence of fast food culture. If you just read this article in a hurry to cope with summer homework, that's fine. But making rash judgments is not only disrespectful to the author, but also blasphemous to literature. (My humble opinion, don't spray if you don't like it)
If it weren't for my summer homework, I wouldn't be reading it.
Philosophy is the first step for human beings to move from ignorance to truth. It is the experience that human beings summarize through observation and thinking. The sages abandoned illusory theology and repositioned the meaning and value of human life, existence in the world, and being born as a human being. The cultural context of each period is closely linked to the questions raised. Every sublimation of thought follows the pace of history, constantly questioning, overturning, and creating new arguments. Witnessing human civilization, it can be said to be the supreme treasure of earth civilization.
The world of philosophy is full of imagination
Isn't it possible that we are living in a book, or that our universe is just a movie?
The letter sent to Sophie is not only the reflection of a fourteen-year-old girl, but also an inspiration to me, thousands of readers who have not lost their curiosity.
Why do I lose motivation for life as I grow older? I think it's because I gradually lost my curiosity and thirst for knowledge as I got used to this world, and everything became taken for granted. Maturity is not necessarily a wonderful thing.
A breathtaking book
What most people see is a philosophy course. What I marvel at is the author's philosophical vision. This book breaks away from the three-person vision of "I, you, and him" in traditional novels. Sophie is the first world, Sid is the second world, the reader is the third world, and the author is the fourth world. It shuttles back and forth among the four worlds in various forms, teaching us to observe and think with various perspectives. I think this is the "philosophical vision" the author wants to give us. Thank you to the author!
Sophie's world, what do you think?
I liked this book better, mainly because a teacher recommended it, but then I was completely attracted to it. "Who are you?" When I saw this question, I was immediately confused. Who am I? I was thinking about a similar question not long ago, and I found that I have no memories of my childhood, only some fragments. I then had this question: How does a baby change from an unconscious person to a conscious person? I also thought about how the earth came to be? How did it come about? Or will the stars in the sky fall? Does time travel really exist? Is God really there again? God, is this statement true? Each of these questions makes me feel that this book is getting better and better, and I think it is worth reading.
Why did the writer ask Sophie to send a birthday card to his daughter in the first place?
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Nice. You must watch the end because there are easter eggs~ I thought I was reading a fairy tale, but I didn't expect that I was reading a philosophy. This book fully proves that although the book exudes a strong orthopedic aroma, the author is by no means a pervert.
The history of philosophy can also be well written.
An introductory book on philosophy that briefly introduces various philosophical thoughts from ancient times to the present.
