Nasty, Brutish, and Short
Adventures in Philosophy with My Kids
(Sprache: Englisch)
From a Michigan professor of law and philosophy, a delightfully funny and thought-provoking investigation into life's biggest questions with the help of fantastic philosophers old and new-including his two young children
Like any new parent, Scott...
Like any new parent, Scott...
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From a Michigan professor of law and philosophy, a delightfully funny and thought-provoking investigation into life's biggest questions with the help of fantastic philosophers old and new-including his two young childrenLike any new parent, Scott Hershovitz closely observed his 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. Children find the world a puzzling place, so they try to puzzle it out. Often, that leads to profound insight. Sometimes, his kids 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. To start, they try to make sense of morality, asking questions about rights, revenge, authority. Then they try to make sense of themselves, inquiring into sex, gender, and race. Finally, they try to make sense of the world, exploring the nature of truth, the existence of God, and other daunting mysteries that most grown-ups have learned to look past. Through the lens of his sons' curiosity, Hershovitz takes us on an engaging tour through contemporary and classic philosophy. It's a fun romp through the field-the class you wish you took in college.
We want our children to think deeply about themselves, the world around them, and their place within it. 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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Introduction
I nee a philosopher. Hank was standing in the bathroom, half-naked.
What? Julie asked. I nee a philosopher. Did you rinse?
I nee a philosopher, Hank said, getting more agitated. You need to rinse. Go back to the sink.
I nee a philosopher! Hank demanded.
Scott! Julie shouted. Hank needs a philosopher.
I am a philosopher. And no one has ever needed me. I rushed to the bathroom. Hank, Hank! I m a philosopher. What do you need?
He looked puzzled. You are not a philosopher, he said sharply. Hank, I am a philosopher. That s my job. What s bothering you? He opened his mouth but didn t say anything.
Hank, what s bothering you?
DER S FOMETHING FUCK IN MY FEETH.
A flosser. Hank needed a flosser one of those forked pieces of plastic with dental floss strung across it. In retrospect, that makes sense. A flosser is something you could need, especially if you are two and your purpose in life is to pack landfills with cheap pieces of plastic that pro- vided a temporary diversion. A philosopher is not something that people need. People like to point that out to philosophers.
What do philosophers do, exactly?
Um, uh . . . we think, mostly. What do you think about?
Anything, really. Justice, fairness, equality, religion, law, language . . .
I think about those things. Am I a philosopher? You might be. Do you think about them carefully?
I cannot count the number of times that I ve had that conversation. But that s because I ve never had it. It s just how I imagine things would go if I were to tell a stranger that I m a philosopher. I almost always say that I am a lawyer. Unless I am talking to a lawyer; then I say that I m a
law professor, so that I can pull rank. If I am talking to another law professor, though, then I m definitely a philosopher. But if I am talking to a philosopher, I m back to being a lawyer. It s an elaborate shell game, carefully constructed to give me an edge
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in any conversation.
But I am a philosopher. And I still find that improbable. I didn t set out to be one. As a first-semester freshman at the University of Georgia, I wanted to take Intro Psychology. But the class was full, and Intro Philosophy fulfilled a requirement. If a spot had come open in that psychology class, then I might be a psychologist and this book might be full of practical parenting advice. There is a bit of parenting advice in this book, but most of it is not so practical. Indeed, my main advice is just this: talk to your kids (or somebody else s). They re funny as hell and good philosophers too.
I missed the first day of that philosophy class, because my people Jews, not philosophers celebrate the New Year at a more or less random time each fall. But I went to the second class, and by the second hour I was hooked. The professor, Clark Wolf, asked each of us what mattered, and as he went around the room, he scratched our answers on the board alongside our names and the names of famous philosophers who had said something similar.
Happiness: Robyn, Lila, Aristotle
Pleasure: Anne, Aristippus, Epicurus
Doing the Right Thing: Scott, Neeraj, Kant
Nothing: Vijay, Adrian, Nietzsche
Seeing my name on the board made me think that my thoughts about what mattered might matter that I could be a part of a conversation that included people like Aristotle, Kant, and Nietzsche.
It was a crazy thing to think, and my parents wer
But I am a philosopher. And I still find that improbable. I didn t set out to be one. As a first-semester freshman at the University of Georgia, I wanted to take Intro Psychology. But the class was full, and Intro Philosophy fulfilled a requirement. If a spot had come open in that psychology class, then I might be a psychologist and this book might be full of practical parenting advice. There is a bit of parenting advice in this book, but most of it is not so practical. Indeed, my main advice is just this: talk to your kids (or somebody else s). They re funny as hell and good philosophers too.
I missed the first day of that philosophy class, because my people Jews, not philosophers celebrate the New Year at a more or less random time each fall. But I went to the second class, and by the second hour I was hooked. The professor, Clark Wolf, asked each of us what mattered, and as he went around the room, he scratched our answers on the board alongside our names and the names of famous philosophers who had said something similar.
Happiness: Robyn, Lila, Aristotle
Pleasure: Anne, Aristippus, Epicurus
Doing the Right Thing: Scott, Neeraj, Kant
Nothing: Vijay, Adrian, Nietzsche
Seeing my name on the board made me think that my thoughts about what mattered might matter that I could be a part of a conversation that included people like Aristotle, Kant, and Nietzsche.
It was a crazy thing to think, and my parents wer
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Autoren-Porträt von Scott Hershovitz
Scott Hershovitz is director of the Law and Ethics Program and professor of law and philosophy at the University of Michigan. He holds a BA in philosophy and politics from the University of Georgia, a JD from Yale Law School, and a D.Phil. from the University of Oxford, where he was a Rhodes Scholar. Professor Hershovitz served as a law clerk for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg of the U.S. Supreme Court. He is married to Julie Kaplan, a social worker, whom he met at summer camp. They live in Ann Arbor with their two children, Rex and Hank.Produktdetails
- Autor: Scott Hershovitz
- 2022, 384 Seiten, Maße: 16,1 x 23,9 cm, Gebunden, Englisch
- Verlag: Penguin Random House
- ISBN-10: 1984881817
- ISBN-13: 9781984881816
- Erscheinungsdatum: 28.04.2022
Sprache:
Englisch
Pressezitat
By wryly recounting conversations he has with Rex and Hank during bath time, before bed, on the way to and home from school, Hershovitz sets out to prove that philosophy, like inquisitive, rowdy children, can offer illuminating insights . . . From his perspective, a mind that's most receptive to complexities and compassion would likely belong to a child, someone, I presume, a lot like the little prince in Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's unforgettable classic. Perhaps Hershovitz is like the fox figure who tells the little prince (and us) his simple secret, that it is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. " Thúy inh, NPRThis amazing new book . . . takes us on a journey through classic and contemporary philosophy powered by questions like What do we have the right to do? When is it okay to do this or that? They explore punishment and authority and sex and gender and race and the nature of truth and knowledge and the existence of God and the meaning of life and Scott just does an incredible job. Ryan Holiday, The Daily Stoic
Let us not ignore the radical nature of this. A philosopher, a man, has written a whole book arguing that the setting of the home and the daily act of parenting can lead to profound philosophical insight and debate . . . Hershovitz s book has already enhanced my philosophical conversations with my children . . . I learn so much from these conversations, intellectually and a territory philosophy tends to avoid emotionally. Elissa Strauss, The Atlantic
"Luminously clear and breezily demotic." Jonathan Derbyshire, The FT
Compelling . . . genuinely valuable . . . vibrant, funny and provocative. Tom Whyman, The Times Literary Supplement
An enormously rich and mind-expanding book, which anyone will gain from reading, especially parents. John Carey, The Sunday Times
Delightful . . . Witty and self-deprecating, Nasty, Brutish, and Short
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explores the wonder that young kids bring to their efforts to make sense of the world and what grown-ups can learn from it. Barbara Spindel, Christian Science Monitor
Really great and quite funny. Keith Law, author of The Inside Game
Hershovitz . . . mixes wit and wisdom in this thoroughly enjoyable philosophical tour that uses conversations with the author s two sons to demonstrate that 'anyone can do philosophy and every kid does . . . Fun anecdotes abound, and Hershovitz demonstrates how to engage children by taking them seriously, teaching them to ask questions, and encouraging them to explore the world things adults can learn from, as well. This sincere and smart account puts to rest the idea that philosophy belongs in academia s ivory tower. Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Equal parts hilarious (for years, Hank kept up a facade of not knowing the alphabet to worry his dad) and profound (4-year-old Rex: I think that, for real, God is pretend, and for pretend, God is real ) . . . clear and lively . . . A playful yet serious introduction to philosophy. Kirkus
This book made me laugh and also think hard, sometimes on the same page. Highly recommended for anyone with kids, especially kids who wonder Why? Emily Oster, bestselling author of The Family Firm
This is the only parenting book I would insist everyone read, whether they have kids or not. Hershovitz is a total delight energetic, compassionate, patient, wise, and very, very funny, even when he is talking about weighty or difficult ideas. I'm grateful to have him as a model for how to talk to my children and how to think alongside them. Merve Emre, author of The Personality Brokers
Funny and fascinating. Prompted by conversations with his two young sons, Scott Hershovitz walks us through some of philosophy s stickiest questions: Does the universe go on forever? Can we really know anything? Is it ok to use swear words? Should you take revenge? Nasty, Brutish, and Short is an easy-to-read primer on how to discuss these profound topics with children, and how to think about them yourself. Pamela Druckerman, author of Bringing Up Bébé
In his witty and learned book Nasty, Brutish, and Short, Hershovitz intertwines parenting and philosophy, recounting his spirited arguments with his kids about infinity, morality, and the existence of God, and teaching half a liberal arts curriculum along the way. Jordan Ellenberg, New York Times bestselling author of Shape
This delightful book is about philosophy and, ultimately, how to better love your kids. Want to cherish them, respect them, help them learn? Then join them in their natural wonderment and enjoy the philosophical fun! Aaron James, bestselling author of Assholes: A Theory and Professor of Philosophy at UC Irvine
This book will teach you how to transform the endless questions of childhood into the endless wonder of philosophy. Barry Lam, Host and Executive Producer, Hi-Phi Nation podcast, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Vassar College
Really great and quite funny. Keith Law, author of The Inside Game
Hershovitz . . . mixes wit and wisdom in this thoroughly enjoyable philosophical tour that uses conversations with the author s two sons to demonstrate that 'anyone can do philosophy and every kid does . . . Fun anecdotes abound, and Hershovitz demonstrates how to engage children by taking them seriously, teaching them to ask questions, and encouraging them to explore the world things adults can learn from, as well. This sincere and smart account puts to rest the idea that philosophy belongs in academia s ivory tower. Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Equal parts hilarious (for years, Hank kept up a facade of not knowing the alphabet to worry his dad) and profound (4-year-old Rex: I think that, for real, God is pretend, and for pretend, God is real ) . . . clear and lively . . . A playful yet serious introduction to philosophy. Kirkus
This book made me laugh and also think hard, sometimes on the same page. Highly recommended for anyone with kids, especially kids who wonder Why? Emily Oster, bestselling author of The Family Firm
This is the only parenting book I would insist everyone read, whether they have kids or not. Hershovitz is a total delight energetic, compassionate, patient, wise, and very, very funny, even when he is talking about weighty or difficult ideas. I'm grateful to have him as a model for how to talk to my children and how to think alongside them. Merve Emre, author of The Personality Brokers
Funny and fascinating. Prompted by conversations with his two young sons, Scott Hershovitz walks us through some of philosophy s stickiest questions: Does the universe go on forever? Can we really know anything? Is it ok to use swear words? Should you take revenge? Nasty, Brutish, and Short is an easy-to-read primer on how to discuss these profound topics with children, and how to think about them yourself. Pamela Druckerman, author of Bringing Up Bébé
In his witty and learned book Nasty, Brutish, and Short, Hershovitz intertwines parenting and philosophy, recounting his spirited arguments with his kids about infinity, morality, and the existence of God, and teaching half a liberal arts curriculum along the way. Jordan Ellenberg, New York Times bestselling author of Shape
This delightful book is about philosophy and, ultimately, how to better love your kids. Want to cherish them, respect them, help them learn? Then join them in their natural wonderment and enjoy the philosophical fun! Aaron James, bestselling author of Assholes: A Theory and Professor of Philosophy at UC Irvine
This book will teach you how to transform the endless questions of childhood into the endless wonder of philosophy. Barry Lam, Host and Executive Producer, Hi-Phi Nation podcast, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Vassar College
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