New Penny Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Read it. Ages ago though. Fantastic introduction to philosophy and philosophers. A bit of a 'Philosophy for Dummies', but it gets around the 'patronising for the reader' thing by addressing all its teaching to a young girl. So you don't feel quite so stupid. Link to post Share on other sites
No_Celery Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 I love it. I thought the way Gaarder weaved in a philosophical storyline (yeah, it wasn't exactly highly-charged stuff, but then again it's not meant to be a plot-driven book :P) was really excellent and departed nicely from the dictation style of the letters and such. (God, that sounded a bit like an essay sentence. Sorry.) Sophie was annoying though! Pissed me off how she was sarcastic all the time. Link to post Share on other sites
Billie Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 I LOVE Gaarder. I hadn't had the time to finish the book, thought...3-4 chapters left I think and my mom lend it to a friend of hers I like the way it's outlining the basic points of the major philosophers. It certainly might be an inspiration to look further into philosophy. Oh, and I loved the twists. I really preferred 'Solitaire Mystery' thought, it was much more interesting story-wise Link to post Share on other sites
Amcan Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 I read the bus does that count? Link to post Share on other sites
kbrd143 Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Sure, Am! How did the bus make you feel? Do you believe that the bus has an important statement to make about life, or was it more designed to be a shallow best-seller? :P I loved Sophie's World when I read it; however, I haven't, in subsequent years, been able to re-read it. I don't really know why. It is a good introduction to philosophy and it isn't too condescending. But, perhaps, that is the problem: once I've read the introduction to philosophy, I don't really want to read it again. . . Link to post Share on other sites
AuroraCoriolis Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 I really preferred 'Solitaire Mystery' thought, it was much more interesting story-wise Same. I loved Sophie's World when I read it; however, I haven't, in subsequent years, been able to re-read it. I don't really know why. It is a good introduction to philosophy and it isn't too condescending. But, perhaps, that is the problem: once I've read the introduction to philosophy, I don't really want to read it again. . . I read Sophie's World once or twice (1.5 times?), but have been unable to reread it for several years now as well. I liked it enough to go and read some of Gaarder's other books (The Ringmaster's Daughter, The Solitaire Mystery, maybe Maya), yet . . . I don't know. Maybe it is because the book is an introduction to philosophy. Maybe the characters were a little irksome upon rereading. I'm not sure. Link to post Share on other sites
Næt. Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 Sophie's World has me hooked on harder philosophical works...I bought The Republic yesterday...it's a gate-way book, I tell you! Link to post Share on other sites
Strange@ttracter Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 I'm going to start reading it tonight. I'm reading Jane Eyre at the mo and the book that accompanies with Gunther Von Hagens Body Worlds exhibition. I always have loads of books on the go! Link to post Share on other sites
Charlieee Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 It's been a long time since I've read it, but I love it so much. Not only has it gotten me interested in philosophy, but it's also had a huge effect on my own writing. I'm much more willing to experiment now, regarding the twist. It's a lot of fun. Link to post Share on other sites
Strange@ttracter Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 I'm enjoying it so far, there's a strange optimism to the book that is quite enchanting Link to post Share on other sites
Extolment Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 I read Sophie's World when I was a teenager and I think I found it a little condescending. I don't think I was old enough to appreciate the way that Gaarder writes, because on reading some of his other books like The Ringmaster's Daughter and The Christmas Mystery I have come to love his fairytale way of describing the world. So perhaps I should try Sophie's World again. Link to post Share on other sites
Decisive Pink Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 I'm about halfway through the book and am having trouble getting into it. It seems like it's aimed for young adolescents, and as I fall FAR (well not THAT far....okay yeah that far) out of that range I'm not really getting much from it. It's not awful by any means, just a bit too simple and I tend to pick up others books when I'm in the mood for reading. I'm gonna stick with it in case that changes. Link to post Share on other sites
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