Sophie's World: A Novel About the History of Philosophy by Jostein Gaarder
"Sophie's World" is a unique and intriguing novel that intertwines the narrative of a young girl named Sophie with a comprehensive history of Western philosophy. Sophie begins receiving mysterious letters from an unknown philosopher and gradually becomes engrossed in the world of philosophy. The book uses Sophie's journey to explore philosophical concepts and theories, from ancient to modern times, in an accessible and engaging way, making it an excellent introduction to the subject for readers of all ages.
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- 38th on Big Read (German) (Germany)
- 41st on Waterstone's Books of the Century (LibraryThing)
- 175th on The Big Read (BBC)
- 391st on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
- 1150th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- The Bigger Read List (English PEN)
- The 100 Best Books in the World (AbeBooks.de (in German))