A sneetch is a sneetch and other philosophical discoveries : finding wisdom in children's literature

A sneetch is a sneetch and other philosophical discoveries : finding wisdom in children's literature / Thomas E. Wartenberg ; illustrations by Joy Kinigstein.

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 Wi...

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Main Author: Wartenberg, Thomas E.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Chichester, West Sussex ; Malden, MA : Wiley-Blackwell, 2013.
Subjects:
Children's literature > History and criticism.
Philosophy in literature.
Children > Books and reading.
Knowledge, Theory of, in literature.
Children > Books and reading
Children's literature
Knowledge, Theory of, in literature
Philosophy in literature
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Table of Contents:
  • Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgments; ""Why? Why? Why?"": Children, Philosophy, and Picture Books; Introducing Philosophy; Reading This Book; Chapter 1 Harold and the Purple Crayon: Can You Get Wet Swimming in an Imaginary Ocean?; Discussing Metaphysics with Children; Chapter 2 The Important Book: Is a Leopard without Its Spots Still a Leopard?; Discussing Essentialism with Children; Chapter 3 Shrek!: Could a Dead Skunk Smell Good?; Discussing the Philosophy of Language with Children; Chapter 4 Let's Do Nothing!: Can You Just Do Nothing at All?
  • Discussing ''Nothing'' with ChildrenChapter 5 Knuffle Bunny: How Do You Know I'm Angry If I Don't Say So?; Discussing the Philosophy of Mind with Children; Chapter 6 Many Moons: Do Experts Really Know More?; Discussing the Theory of Knowledge with Children; Chapter 7 Yellow and Pink: Could Human Life Have Arisen Purely by Chance?; Discussing Arguments for the Existence of God with Children; Chapter 8 Morris the Moose: How Do You Know When You've Made a Mistake?; Discussing Mistakes with Children.
  • Chapter 9 Emily's Art: What's the Difference between Saying the Mona Lisa Is a Great Painting and Vanilla Is Your Favorite Flavor?Discussing the Philosophy of Art with Children; Chapter 10 Miss Nelson Is Missing!: Is It Okay for Adults to Deceive Kids?; Discussing the Morality of Deception with Children; Chapter 11 The Giving Tree: How Can It Be Wrong to Give Someone What They Want?; Discussing Environmental Ethics with Children; Chapter 12 ""Cookies'': What Good Is Having Will-Power If You Don't Have Any More Cookies?; Discussing Will-Power with Children.
  • Chapter 13 Frederick: Can You Enjoy Doing Something Even If It's Work?Discussing Work with Children; Chapter 14 The Sneetches: Isn't It All Right to Discriminate in Choosing Your Friends?; Discussing Discrimination with Children; Chapter 15 The Paper Bag Princess: What's Wrong with ""Living Happily Ever After''?; Discussing Feminist Philosophy with Children; Chapter 16 The Big Orange Splot: Is There Anything Wrong with Conformity?; Discussing Existentialism with Children; Taking Picture Books Seriously; Who's Who: Thumbnail Biographies of the Philosophers; What's What: Key Philosophical Terms.
  • Next Steps: Additional Philosophical Picture BooksMore Next Steps: Digging Deeper into Philosophy; Books; Audio Material; The Web.

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