Sophie’s World

A comprehensive history of Western philosophy as recounted to a 14-year-old Norwegian schoolgirl. The book will serve as a first-rate introduction to anyone who never took an introductory philosophy course, and as a pleasant refresher for those who have and have forgotten most of it. [Sophie’s mother] is a marvelous comic foil. —NewsweekA comprehensive history of Western philosophy as recounted to a 14-year-old Norwegian schoolgirl. The book will serve as a first-rate introduction to anyone who never took an introductory philosophy course, and as a pleasant refresher for those who have and have forgotten most of it. [Sophie’s mother] is a marvelous comic foil. —Newsweek