Big Ideas for Little Philosophers: Love with Plato: 6 - Hardcover

Armitage; Duane; McQuerry; Maureen

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0593322991 ISBN 13: 9780593322994

Publisher: G.P.Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers', 2021

Synopsis

Explore the importance of love with the youngest readers in a wonderfully accessible way.<\/b><\/b> Even little children have big questions about life. Plato believed showing and receiving love makes us wise, and Love with Plato<\/i> brings his philosophy to the youngest thinkers. Asking young readers what being loved feels like to them and how they can show others love prompts questions about how we treat one another and ourselves. This book will lead to inspiring conversations about loving people for what is on the inside, and helping others do the same. Look for all six Big Ideas for Little Philosophers board books: Equality with Simone de Beauvoir<\/i>, Happiness with Aristotle, Imagination with René Descartes<\/i>, Kindness with Confucius<\/i>, Love with Plato<\/i>, and Truth with Socrates<\/i>.

About this title

About the Author

<b>Dr. Duane Armitage</b> is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at The University of Scranton. He is the author of several books on European philosophy, and a popular lecturer who challenges students to think deeply about life's big questions. He believes that conversations about the nature of wisdom and how to live rightly are essential for people of all ages. He lives in Scranton, Pennsylvania.<br/><b>Maureen McQuerry</b> is an award-winning children's author, poet, and teacher. She is a former middle and high school teacher with a specialty in gifted education and also has a Master's Degree in early education. In 2000 she was awarded the McAuliffe Teaching Fellowship for Washington State. Maureen currently supervises student teachers for Washington State University <p/>Robin Rosenthal is an illustrator and art director. She grew up in Connecticut and now lives in Brooklyn with her husband and daughter. You can see more of her work at robinrosenthal.com.

Edition details

• Publisher: G.P.Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers'
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0593322991
• ISBN 13: 9780593322994
• Binding: Board book
• Illustrator: Rosenthal, Robin
• Number of pages: 20