With this book any teacher can start teaching philosophy to children today! Co-written by a professor of philosophy & a practising primary school teacher Philosophy for Young Children is a concise practical guide for teachers. It contains detailed session plans for 36 philosophical enquiries
- enough for a year's work
- that have all been successfully tried tested & enjoyed with young children from the age of three upwards. The enquiries explore a range of stimulating philosophical questions about fairness the environment friendship inclusion sharing right & wrong manners beauty pictures the emotions dreaming & reality. All the stories drawings & photographs that you'll need to carry out the enquiries are provided & can be used with your children directly from the book. Each step-by step enquiry
Includes:: The philosophical topic & the aim of the enquiry The stimuli you'll need Questions to ask the children Possible answers to help move the discussion forward Ideas to help you summarise & extend the enquiry. If you are an Early Years or primary school teacher this complete resource will enable you to introduce philosophy to your children quickly & with complete confidence.


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In his autobiography published in 1975 the private Andy Warhol talks about love sex food beauty fame work money success; about New York & America; & about himself
- his childhood in Mc Keesport Pennsylvania good times & bad times in the Big Apple the explosion of his career in the Sixties & life among celebrities.
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This textbook seeks to explore the purpose & values of the philosophy of education & specific issues of contemporary relevance. Unlike many other texts on the subject The Philosophy of Education: An Introduction" is fundamentally about the activity of philosophizing & not about (mostly long-dead) philosophers. With this goal in mind contributors have been selected who are capable of bringing the Philosophy of Education to life for the reader. All are respected as philosophers in their own right & they write in an accessible & engaging manner. The chapters are not position statements that express one viewpoint at the expense of others; rather they provide an overview of a topic including reference to central concepts & discussion of major debates. Each chapter: explains & summarises the main concepts & discussions in a particular area of debate;

Includes:: extracts from philosophical writing followed by questions that guide the reader to engage critically & actively with the text; refers where appropriate to current events or topics; & ends with a bibliographic section that guides the reader towards further reading & suggests next steps & more challenging sources or counter-pointed arguments. " The Philosophy of Education: An Introduction" is primarily for students studying education studies & teacher education. It will also appeal to practising teachers who wish to engage with philosophical approaches to contemporary educational issues & to educationalists who are looking for a succinct guide to philosophical perspectives on educational theory & practice."

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This book provides an accessible readable student-centred guide to Philosophy of Religion. Through lucid explanation careful use of modern examples & engaging activities it leads students towards deeper understanding of all the key issues in the study of Philosophy of Religion. Key features include:- a clear overview of the key ideas & the key individuals which have influenced thinking about religion- key"es from the significant texts & interesting examples of philosophical debate in film & literature e.g. Woody Allen- imaginateve tasks & activities to stimulate thought & explore the key ideas in an engaging & motivating way- a critical analysis of the strengths & weaknesses of particular philosophers viewpoints
- end-of-chapter key point summaries covering what readers need to know to answer exam questions on the philosophy of religion- an extensive glossary of key words & ideas- thorough referencing to enable students to follow up key ideas "es in independent study
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Each book in the Access to Religion & Philosophy series provides a concise & readable introduction to a key area in religious studies & philosophy for A Level students. The third edition of Philosophy of Religion has been updated in line with the revised 2008 A level

Specification requirements. It examines key issues including the proofs for the existence of God the problem of evil & suffering & the relationship between mind body & religious language. It provides a solid basis for those who are starting A level courses in Religious Studies or Philosophy. The new edition combines all the strengths of the second edition with a new design & features to make the content more accessible to all students in order to develop their understanding of the topic. New features include:
- Key questions throughout the chapters to help students focus on the key issues
- Key terms defined & explained throughout the chapters
- Profiles of key individuals
- their contribution & significance
- More summary diagrams throughout to aid revision
- Revision checklists at the end of chapters
- New exam-style questions & tips at the end of each chapter








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Philosophy: The Basics deservedly remains the most recommended introduction to philosophy on the market. Warburton is patient accurate & above all clear. There is no better short introduction to philosophy.
- Stephen Law author of The Philosophy Gym Philosophy: The Basics gently eases the reader into the world of philosophy. Each chapter considers a key area of philosophy explaining & exploring the basic ideas & themes including: Can you prove God exists? How do we know right from wrong? What are the limits of free speech? Do you know how science works? Is your mind different from your body? Can you dei-- ne art? How should we treat non-human animals? For the fifth edition of this best-selling book Nigel Warburton has added an entirely new chapter on animals revised others & brought the further reading sections up to date. If youve ever asked what is philosophy? or wondered whether the world is really the way you think it is this is the book for you.
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A warm fun & touching debut novel from brilliant new author Anne-Marie Conway. Meet Phoebe. Big heart big laughs BIG dramas! Why won't Phoebe s annoying neighbour Monty B leave her alone? Can she get her dippy dad & over-worked mum back together again? Will class mean-girl Polly Carter just get off her case for once? & most important of all will she overcome her stage fright in time to sing her musical solo? A warm-hearted story about the triumphs & traumas at the Star Makers Drama Club a special place where everyone has their moment to shine! ...

It's Queen Titania's & King Oberon's 1000th jubilee & the seven Party Fairies are in charge of making the celebratory party extra-special! However naughty Jack Frost has decided to sabotage the celebrations by hosting his own party & in order to make his bigger & better than the kings & queen's he has sent his naughty goblins to steal each of the seven Party Fairies' magical party bags...if he succeeds the Fairyland celebrations will be ruined! Can Kirsty & Rachel help Phoebe the Fashion Fairy to rescue her party bag so that the guests at the king & queen's special celebrations can enjoy wearing their most beautiful shimmering gowns? ...

Darina is in denial. Even after all she's been through the Beautiful Dead can't be real. They must be a figment of her grief-stricken imagination. But visions of Phoenix & Hunter prove otherwise & soon she's drawn back to Foxton to the barn to Phoenix
- where they have what may just be their final reunion. It's the moment they've been dreading
- time to solve Phoenix's mystery. Everything has been building to this but Darina knows that revealing the true circumstances of Phoenix's death will lead to their final parting. With this impossible mixture of emotions Darina begins to unscramble the facts but she's up against mounting obstacles: the distraction of Hunter's personal mystery Phoenix's returning father threats of gang violence & conspiracies to blur & block the truth. With time pressure mounting & the risk of Phoenix being sent back into unending limbo Darina puts herself in danger & so the mystery of the Beautiful Dead builds into a heart-breaking climax.. .

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Two dark & creepy tales by Anthony Horowitz a master-storyteller & the best-selling author of the Alex Rider series. Davids mobile wont stop ringing but these are no ordinary callers. He seems to have a hotline to heaven
- or is it to hell? Isabel has a nasty feeling that the Victorian bath her parents have installed is waiting for her
- & it isnt for a bubble bath more a blood bath.. .

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