The Bird and the Elephant
Philosophy for Young Minds
by Dominic Smith
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Pub Date 18 Aug 2017 | Archive Date 28 May 2015
Troubador Publishing Ltd | Matador
Description
“Amazing” - Dr Suess.
Well, that’s what we hope he would have said! See what you think?
The Bird and The Elephant is a poetic philosophical journey that starts with a chance encounter between and a bird and (that’s right, you guessed it!) an elephant. Join their journey as they step through the jungle talking their way through ten philosophical subjects. Starting with: (in order) Who are we? Where do we come from? Why are we here? Friendship Why do bad things happen? Happiness Morality Destiny Love Philosophy The bird is impatient and hot headed while the elephant is calming and wise. Will the bird learn anything from their encounter? Will you learn anything from meeting them both?
Philosophy is not here to provide the answers - but to get you to think about the questions. Be a part of their wonderful journey and see what answers you discover.
The Bird and The Elephant is a poetic philosophical journey that starts with a chance encounter between and a bird and (that’s right, you guessed it!) an elephant. Join their journey as they step through the jungle talking their way through ten philosophical subjects. Starting with: (in order) Who are we? Where do we come from? Why are we here? Friendship Why do bad things happen? Happiness Morality Destiny Love Philosophy The bird is impatient and hot headed while the elephant is calming and wise. Will the bird learn anything from their encounter? Will you learn anything from meeting them both?
Philosophy is not here to provide the answers - but to get you to think about the questions. Be a part of their wonderful journey and see what answers you discover.
A Note From the Publisher
Dominic Smith is a vocalist who also spends his time writing. He performs constantly both nationally and internationally; he is also part of a band that won the Mercury Prize, a Q award and a Mobo in the 90s.
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| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781784629557 |
| PRICE | £2.49 (GBP) |
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Donna M, Reviewer
I really loved this book, it covers a chance meeting between a bird and an elephant and a number of philosophical subject areas that they discuss as they walk through the jungle together. The book is beautifully written and I could easily read it again, its easy to follow as the author has given each voice a different text style. It is not too heavy and is just enough to make you think and question, the book does exactly what the author meant it to do.I recived a copy of this book in from the publishers in exchange for an honest review.
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