Scott Hershovitz

"From a Michigan professor of law and philosophy, a thought-provoking investigation into life's biggest questions with the help of great philosophers old and new-including his two young children. Like any new parent, Scott Hershovitz closely observed his two young sons, Rex and Hank, from their early days. From the time they could talk, he noticed that they raised philosophical questions and were determined to answer them. Children find the world a puzzling place, so they try to puzzle it out. Often, that leads to profound insight. Sometimes, they recreated ancient arguments. Sometimes, they advanced novel views. Kids are natural philosophers, Hershovitz realized. Indeed, they are some of the best around. With great humor and storytelling, Hershovitz follows an agenda set by Rex and Hank, canvassing pressing questions about rights, revenge, authority, sex, gender, race, knowledge, truth, and other daunting mysteries most grown-ups mostly ignore. Through the lens of his sons' curiosity, Hershovitz takes us on an engaging tour through contemporary and classic philosophy. We all want our children to think deeply about themselves, the world around them, and their place within it. Hershovitz calls on us to support our kids' philosophical adventures. But more than that, he challenges us to join up to them, so that we can become better, more discerning thinkers and recapture some of the wonder kids have at the world"--

Adventures in Philosophy with Kids

Nasty, Brutish, and Short

Wie sehen Farben für andere Menschen aus? Wo endet das Universum und was kommt danach? Existiert die Welt wirklich, oder leben wir in einem Traum? Inspiriert von den Fragen seiner Söhne Rex und Hank stellt der Philosophieprofessor Scott Hershovitz sich den großen Fragen des Lebens. Er nimmt uns mit auf eine Reise durch die klassische und zeitgenössische Philosophie und enträtselt alte und neue Fragen der Metaphysik und Moral. Er erzählt von Kindern und anderen Philosophen – und erklärt, was wir von ihnen über Recht und Bestrafung, Gleichberechtigung und Verantwortung, Wahrheit und den Tod lernen können. Brillant und voller Humor berichtet er von seinem philosophischen Alltag und zeigt, dass Philosophie gar nicht so kompliziert und dabei wahnsinnig unterhaltsam ist.

Überraschende Einsichten eines Philosophen

Der Sinn von allem – oder zumindest fast

'Witty and learned ... Hershovitz intertwines parenting and philosophy, recounting his spirited arguments with his kids about infinity, morality, and the existence of God' Jordan Ellenberg, author of Shape A funny, wise guide to the art of thinking, and why the smallest people have the answers to the biggest questions 'Anyone can do philosophy, every kid does...' Some of the best philosophers in the world can be found in the most unlikely places: in preschools and playgrounds. They gather to debate questions about metaphysics and morality, even though they've never heard the words, and can't tie their shoelaces. As Scott Hershovitz shows in this delightful book, kids are astoundingly good philosophers. And, if we let ourselves pause to think along with them, we might discover that we are, too. Nasty, Brutish, and Short is a unique guide to the art of thinking, led by a celebrated philosophy professor and his two young sons. Together, Scott, Rex, and Hank take us on a romp through classic and contemporary philosophy, steered by questions like, does Hank have the right to drink Fanta? When is it okay to swear? And, does the number six exist? They explore weighty issues, like punishment and authority; sex, gender, and race; the nature of truth and knowledge; and the existence of God. And they call on a host of professional philosophers, famous and obscure, to help them along the way. Ultimately, they demonstrate that we shouldn't just support kids in their philosophical adventures: we should join them, so that we can rekindle our own innate, childlike wonder at the world. We'd all be better, more discerning thinkers for it.

Alguns dos grandes pensadores contemporâneos estão nos infantários e nas escolas primárias. Não estamos a falar de professores, mas sim de miúdos que mal sabem apertar os atacadores e já discutem (sem o saber) questões metafísicas e morais. Como Scott Hershovitz mostra neste livro, as crianças são filósofos de primeira água. E, se pararmos para as ouvir, e para pensar com elas, talvez consigamos despertar o nosso filósofo esquecido. O autor, professor catedrático de Direito e Filosofia na Universidade de Michigan, tem dois filósofos em casa, os filhos Hank e Rex, que iluminam este livro com a sua curiosidade insaciável. Será que Hank pode beber um refrigerante? Rex tem direitos sobre os seus peluches? Quando é que é legítimo dizer palavrões? Juntos, pai e filhos, entre caminhadas para a escola e a hora do banho, debatem as Grandes Questões – da natureza da verdade até à existência de Deus. As conversas são pontuadas pela sabedoria de filósofos clássicos e contemporâneos, alguma mitologia e muito humor. Sem nunca perder Hank e Rex de vista, o aclamado professor propõe-se embarcar nas dúvidas das crianças e assim ajudar-nos a redescobrir o nosso deslumbramento infantil perante o mundo.

Como Educar Um Filósofo

Quantas vezes você realmente parou para ouvir o que as crianças à sua volta têm a dizer? O professor Scott Hershovitz afirma: Toda criança é uma filósofa. E, ouvindo-as, nos oferece um novo olhar sobre a filosofia em Aventuras pela filosofia com meus filhos. Alguns dos maiores filósofos do mundo se reúnem em lugares surpreendentes: pré-escolas e playgrounds. Eles debatem sobre metafísica e moralidade, mesmo que nunca tenham ouvido essas palavras e provavelmente nem mesmo saibam amarrar o sapato. Eles são crianças. E, como Scott Hershovitz revela em seu encantador livro de estreia, eles são surpreendentemente bons filósofos. Hershovitz é professor de direito e filosofia, além de pai de Hank e Rex, com quem aprendeu que, desde muito novas, as crianças levantam questões que vão além de simples perguntas infantis. Elas recriam discussões antigas. E desenvolvem outras inteiramente novas. As crianças não têm medo de parecer tolas e, por isso, perguntam os comos e os por quês sobre todas as coisas, desafiando as respostas que recebem. Em Aventuras pela filosofia com meus filhos, Hershovitz conduz o leitor por uma viagem leve e descontraída pela filosofia clássica e contemporânea, seguindo o olhar filosófico de seus dois filhos pequenos. As discussões perpassam perguntas como Hank tem o direito de beber refrigerante? e O número seis realmente existe?. Mas também abordam assuntos mais complexos, como punição, autoridade, sexo, gênero, raça, a natureza da verdade e do conhecimento e a existência de Deus. Um livro inspirado por crianças, mas feito para adultos, Aventuras pela filosofia com meus filhos usa uma linguagem simples e divertida para discutir os pontos principais a respeito dos mais profundos mistérios sobre o mundo e nosso lugar nele. A trajetória conta com a ajuda de filósofos profissionais, famosos e menos conhecidos. Aprenda com Scott Hershovitz, Rex e Hank a importância de pensar de maneira colaborativa com as crianças, desenvolvendo um senso crítico mais completo, e prepare-se para juntar-se a elas em suas aventuras filosóficas. "Hershovitz mistura humor e sabedoria nesta viagem filosófica cuidadosamente agradável que usa conversas com os dois filhos do autor para demonstrar que 'qualquer um pode ser filósofo e toda criança é'... Repleto de anedotas divertida, Hershovitz demonstra como engajar as crianças levando-as a sério, ensinando-as a fazer perguntas e encorajando-as a explorar o mundo — coisas com as quais os adultos também podem aprender. Este relato sincero e instigante desmistifica a ideia de que a filosofia pertence à torre de marfim da Academia." – Publishers Weekly

Aventuras pela filosofia com meus filhos

Exploring Law's Empire is a collection of essays examining the work of Ronald Dworkin in the philosophy of law and constitutionalism. A group of leading legal theorists develop, defend and critique the major areas of Dworkin's work, including his criticism of legal positivism, his theory of law as integrity, and his work on constitutional theory. The volume concludes with a lengthy response to the essays by Dworkin himself, which develops and clarifies many of his positions on the central questions of legal and constitutional theory. The volume represents an ideal companion for students and scholars embarking on a study of Dworkin's work.

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From a University of Michigan professor of law and philosophy, a fresh, deep, and funny inquiry into life’s biggest questions with the help of first-rate philosophers—including his two young children Some of the best philosophers in the world gather in surprising places—preschools and playgrounds. They debate questions about metaphysics and morality, even though they’ve never heard the words and perhaps can’t even tie their shoes. They’re kids. And as Scott Hershovitz shows in this delightful debut, they’re astoundingly good philosophers. Hershovitz has two young sons, Rex and Hank. From the time they could talk, he noticed that they raised philosophical questions and were determined to answer them. They re-created ancient arguments. And they advanced entirely new ones. That’s not unusual, Hershovitz says. Every kid is a philosopher. Following an agenda set by Rex and Hank, Hershovitz takes us on a fun romp through classic and contemporary philosophy, powered by questions like, Does Hank have the right to drink soda? When is it okay to swear? and, Does the number six exist? Hershovitz and his boys take on more weighty issues too. They explore punishment, authority, sex, gender, race, the nature of truth and knowledge, and the existence of God. Along the way, they get help from professional philosophers, famous and obscure. And they show that all of us have a lot to learn from listening to kids—and thinking with them. Hershovitz calls on us to support kids in their philosophical adventures. But more than that, he challenges us to join them so that we can become better, more discerning thinkers and recapture some of the wonder kids have at the world.

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