Sophie's World
Jul 2010 · Hachette UK
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The international bestseller about life, the universe and everything.
'A simply wonderful, irresistible book' DAILY TELEGRAPH
'A terrifically entertaining and imaginative story wrapped round its tough, thought-provoking philosophical heart' DAILY MAIL
'Remarkable ... an extraordinary achievement' SUNDAY TIMES
When 14-year-old Sophie encounters a mysterious mentor who introduces her to philosophy, mysteries deepen in her own life. Why does she keep getting postcards addressed to another girl? Who is the other girl? And who, for that matter, is Sophie herself? To solve the riddle, she uses her new knowledge of philosophy, but the truth is far stranger than she could have imagined.
A phenomenal worldwide bestseller, SOPHIE'S WORLD sets out to draw teenagers into the world of Socrates, Descartes, Spinoza, Hegel and all the great philosophers. A brilliantly original and fascinating story with many twists and turns, it raises profound questions about the meaning of life and the origin of the universe.
'A simply wonderful, irresistible book' DAILY TELEGRAPH
'A terrifically entertaining and imaginative story wrapped round its tough, thought-provoking philosophical heart' DAILY MAIL
'Remarkable ... an extraordinary achievement' SUNDAY TIMES
When 14-year-old Sophie encounters a mysterious mentor who introduces her to philosophy, mysteries deepen in her own life. Why does she keep getting postcards addressed to another girl? Who is the other girl? And who, for that matter, is Sophie herself? To solve the riddle, she uses her new knowledge of philosophy, but the truth is far stranger than she could have imagined.
A phenomenal worldwide bestseller, SOPHIE'S WORLD sets out to draw teenagers into the world of Socrates, Descartes, Spinoza, Hegel and all the great philosophers. A brilliantly original and fascinating story with many twists and turns, it raises profound questions about the meaning of life and the origin of the universe.
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November 29, 2018
Entertaining and informative. This book helped me form a broader understanding of history and philosophy and how everything comes together to form our world view. On almost every page you can find food for thought to let your mind wander off with. And it's all wrapped up in a fun and exciting story, so you don't even notice you're actually learning something.
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October 1, 2011
When I started reading this book, I thought that the book is about a young girl and the general mystery in life and her story.
But as I started reading, I realized how different the theme actually is.
I can conclude by saying that I read a book written by a woman about a man...
Because if i say any further, it will spoil the fun.
Well i really could sort of relate to Sophie's world because i am close to her age
and you know the the book really makes you wonder about all the questions asked...
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June 9, 2012
this is very good book,this book insist you to think about the important things in the world not the useless one,and be a good observer of this world don,t west your time in extra things..so you must read this book,it will realy touchs
your heart,go fo it as soon as you can
by zamra nizamani.........
About the author
JOSTEIN GAARDER was born in Oslo in 1952.
SOPHIE'S WORLD, the first of his books to be published in English, has been translated into 60 languages and has sold over 40 million copies.
He is the author of many other bestselling, beloved novels and children's books.
He lives in Oslo with his family.
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