Sophie's World

Author:  Jostein Gaarder

An introductory philosophy course in the guise of a book about an indtroductory philosophy course. The book was assigned reading in William's high school philosophy course. He enjoyed it, and I couldn't resist taking it up as well. Gaarder's "play within a play" technique and playful approach to the subject matter works remarkably well to acquaint intellect-phobes with philosophical thought of the ages.

Read February 2006.