A novel that teaches you to think — Sophie’s World by Jostein Gaarder is a fascinating journey through the history of philosophy wrapped in a thrilling story. When fourteen-year-old Sophie receives mysterious letters asking puzzling questions like “Who are you?” and “Where does the world come from?”, her ordinary life turns into an extraordinary adventure.
Guided by her mysterious teacher, Sophie travels through the great ideas of Western philosophy — from Socrates and Plato to Descartes, Kant, and Sartre. As her lessons deepen, the boundary between reality and imagination begins to fade, leading to an astonishing final twist.
This clever blend of fiction and education introduces complex ideas in an accessible and entertaining way, making philosophy exciting for young readers and adults alike. Themes of identity, reality, existence, free will, and knowledge are explored with warmth and imagination.
PUBLISHER: PHOENIX HOUSE
BINDING: PAPER BACK
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
PAGES: 403

