Malí filozofové – Hershovitz Scott (2023)

Any adult can be a philosopher, and every child is one. Professor of law and philosophy Scott Hershovitz invites us on a charming, humorous, and thought-provoking quest for answers to fundamental life questions with the help of two fantastic philosophers – his sons Hank and Rex. Hershovitz noticed that his children began asking philosophical questions as soon as they started talking, and most importantly – they were determined to find answers! The world is a place full of mysteries for children, so Hank and Rex are constantly trying to explain how it works. Sometimes they inadvertently formulate age-old riddles that ancient thinkers have attempted to solve, and sometimes they discover a fresh perspective on an interesting philosophical problem. Children are natural philosophers, in fact better than many experienced sages. Conversations with them are an endless source of inspiration for us adults. In his narrative infused with gentle humor, Hershovitz explores themes that come directly from his children: together they try to understand morality, pose questions about human rights, revenge, authority, gender, and race, examine the essence of truth, verify the existence of God, and attempt to measure infinity. Hershovitz takes us on an engaging journey through contemporary and classical philosophy viewed through the lens of his...