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A Little History of Life’s Big Questions
  • Published: 2 March 2027
  • ISBN: 9780241732762
  • Imprint: Puffin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 176
  • RRP: $24.99

A Little History of Life’s Big Questions

A funny, illustrated guide to philosophy for children

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2 Mar 2027
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18 Feb 2027
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18 Feb 2027
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A humorous, informative and sparky look into the day-to-day lives of the greatest philosophers, their theories and teachings, and how these lessons might still be relevant today.

Ever wondered why we exist? Or what the meaning of life is?

Well, philosophy wasn’t just for people like Aristotle or Plato - it’s just as important for us today.

In this humorous, fact-packed and sparky graphic novel, you can take a look into the day-to-day lives of the greatest philosophers, their theories and teachings. And with insight into how these lessons might still be relevant today, these wise thinkers can help you to feel happier, be kinder, nurture good friendships, and change the world.

Taking a unique and funny approach to philosophy, this book is packed with BIG questions, laugh-out-loud jokes, and lively comic illustrations, for readers aged 9+.
  • Published: 2 March 2027
  • ISBN: 9780241732762
  • Imprint: Puffin
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 176
  • RRP: $24.99
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About the authors

Chiara Pastorini

A practising philosopher, facilitator and trainer in philosophy for children, Chiara Pastorini is also a lecturer at Paris Dauphine University. She is the founder of Les petites Lumières, a project that introduces children and young adults to philosophy. Her publications include Une année d’ateliers philo-art (Nathan, 2019). She regularly collaborates with Philosophie Magazine and produces the script for the comic strip L’atelier philo in the Belgian magazine Philéas & Autobule.
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Perceval Barrier

Perceval Barrier was born in 1983. He grew up in the Corbières and then studied graphic design at the ESAD in Amiens. He is a graphic designer in Lyon and illustrator of several books, notably in collaboration with Matthieu Sylvander and Thomas Bretonneau
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