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Sophie's World: A Novel about the History of Philosophy
 

Sophie's World: A Novel about the History of Philosophy

by Jostein Gaarder

Discovering two thought-provoking philosophical questions in her mailbox, Sophie enrolls in a correspondence course with a mysterious philosopher and begins to receive some equally unusual letters. Reprint. (read review)

Top tags: philosophy,  fiction,  history,  young adult,  history of philosophy (all tags)

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Huda22
  • Rated 4 stars

“It's a very hard book to read; it took me a whole year to finish it! But that's simply because the book is very excellent. It encompasses 300 years of Western philosophy, told in a highly creative and entertaining manner. Furthermore, Sophie's World is not simply a book about the history philosophy, as the story itself is philosophical in nature. Even after re-reading the ending three times, the meaning of it is still vague to me. If you wanted to read this book, you'll have to invest a lot...”

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1 of 1 members found this review helpful.
Dongwhan R
  • Rated 2 stars

“My favorite quote in this book was "Can water turn into wine?" (pg 31). As I read through this quote, I remembered when my teacher once told me when Jesus changed water into wine. At this time, I disagreed with this unbelievable religious story of Jesus. In the book, it also said something that matched my thoughts about religion. My favorite scene in this book was when the main character Sophie stood in front of the mirror and wondering who she was. I found it interesting because her self...”

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  • Rated 3.957392 stars
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  • Rated 4.1875 stars
  

Newest Comments

  • Rara B

    rara b said:

    “I love the JG creation. i have red the perpustakaan bibbi boken, Shophie's world and Maya novel and all of it is very good. Buh i haven't wacth the movie. JG, may i study with you about writing a book”

    posted 2 days ago
  • Justin M

    justin m said:

    “I saw the movie a which is a norwegian adaption called Sofies verden. It was shown in Australia as an eight part series. I was a great movie. I haven't read the book as of yet but I'm hoping it will be even better.”

    posted Sunday, August 10 2008
  • Sten A

    sten a said:

    “This is a great book. It shows what philosophy is and tells about its history.
    Maybe its not as scientific and technical as we would like to see it, but stop and rethink, its a novel not a school book.
    It tought me what philosophy is and how to use it in my life.
    Thats what other Philosophy books cannot.”

    posted Thursday, July 3 2008
  • Saba S

    saba s said:

    “I recommend it to my friends & I think that this book will increase their knowledge.”

    posted Friday, June 27 2008
  • Selina C

    selina c said:

    “I read this book quite a few years ago and thought it more fun and interesting than the philosophy 101 classes and lectures I attended at uni!

    (cheaper too, and you won't fall asleep as I did).
    Another book to read in a similar vein (but a deeper investigation into philopsophy) I would recommend is Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintanence. I read that one recently.”

    posted Thursday, June 26 2008
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