Dr. Seuss and Philosophy Oh, the Thinks You Can Think! |
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Editor:
| Held, Jacob M. |
Contribution by:
| Held, Jacob M. Rider, Benjamin Pierlott, Matthew F. Auxier, Randall Novy, Ron Jeffcoat, Tanya Wilson, Eric N. Knowalski, Dean A. Alexander, Thomas M. Cunningham, Anthony Skoble, Aeon J. Cribbs, Henry Klaassen, Johann A. Klaassen, Mari-Gretta G. DwayneTunstall, |
Series title: | Great Authors and Philosophy Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-4422-0311-2 |
Publication Date: | Jun 2011 |
Publisher: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $21.95 |
Book Description:
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Dr. Seuss' stories are more than just catchy poems; they often wrestle with serious philosophical and moral dilemmas, whether it is Horton discovering the very essence of life or the Lorax teaching us about morality. Dr. Seuss and Philosophy explores philosophical concepts such as the nature of the good life in Oh the Places You'll Go, the method and value of thinking critically in Oh the Thinks You Can Think, and morality and ethics in How the Grinch Stole Christmas, among many...
More DescriptionDr. Seuss' stories are more than just catchy poems; they often wrestle with serious philosophical and moral dilemmas, whether it is Horton discovering the very essence of life or the Lorax teaching us about morality. Dr. Seuss and Philosophy explores philosophical concepts such as the nature of the good life in Oh the Places You'll Go, the method and value of thinking critically in Oh the Thinks You Can Think, and morality and ethics in How the Grinch Stole Christmas, among many others. Anyone who loves Dr. Seuss or is interested in philosophy will find this book to be intriguing and enlightening.