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This title in other formats:The Dream Weaver: One Boy's Journey Through the Landscape of Realityby Jack Bowen
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:“An intriguing tale that will instill readers with an abiding sense of philosophical wonder. If you’re smitten with Sophie’s World, you’re sure to be entranced by The Dream Weaver.” ~Christopher Phillips, Author, Socrates Café
“Jack Bowen’s novel is like traveling with Alice to a Wonderland inhabited by the greatest philosophers and scientists who ever lived…A triumph!” ~Wenda O’Reilly, Ph.D., President, Birdcage Press and Author, The Impressionist Art Game
“The Dream Weaver is an outstanding how-to-think book… [This book] is a philosophical odyssey that tackles the mysteries of life, of science, and of the meaning of reality.” ~Susanne Pari, Author, The Fortune Catcher
For a free download of Ian’s theme song, “Beautiful Colors,” written and performed by Matt and Jack Bowen, go to www.dreamweaverphilosophy.com. For more philosophy resources, visit us at www.ablongman.com/philosophycafe. Synopsis:&a>dreamy." You can just tell. Things happen in dreams that don't happen in reality. Usually, anyway." "An intriguing tale that will instill readers with an abiding sense of philosophical wonder. If you're smitten with "Sophie's World," you're sure to be entranced by "The Dream Weaver."" ~Christopher Phillips, Author, "Socrates Cafe" "Jack Bowen's novel is like traveling with Alice to a Wonderland inhabited by the greatest philosophers and scientists who ever lived...A triumph!" ~Wenda O'Reilly, Ph.D., President, Birdcage Press and Author, "The Impressionist Art Game" ""The Dream Weaver" is an outstanding how-to-think book... ÝThis book¨ is a philosophical odyssey that tackles the mysteries of life, of science, and of the meaning of reality." ~Susanne Pari, Author, "The Fortune Catcher" Join 14-year-old Ian Pinkle through a series of strange experiences in this narrative exploration of philosophy. With the guidance of his mentor, the mysterious "Old Man," Ian, along with his parents and best friends, faces questions on major topics in philosophy: identity, knowledge, God, free will. By first presenting one view on the issues then proceeding to question that belief, this novel encourages readers to draw their own conclusions along with Ian. For a free download of Ian's theme song, "Beautiful Colors," written and performed by Matt and Jack Bowen, go to www.dreamweaverphilosophy.com. For more philosophy resources, visit us at www.ablongman.com/philosophycafe.
Synopsis:"An intriguing tale that will instill readers with an abiding sense of philosophical wonder. If you're smitten with "Sophie's World," you're sure to be entranced by "The Dream Weaver,"" Christopher Phillips, Author, "Socrates Cafe" "Jack Bowen's novel is like traveling with Alice to a Wonderland inhabited by the greatest philosophers and scientists who ever lived...A triumph!" Wenda O'Reilly, Ph.D., President, Birdcage Press and Author, "The Impressionist Art Game" ""The Dream Weaver" is an outstanding how-to-think book... (This book) is a philosophical odyssey that tackles the mysteries of life, of science, and of the meaning of reality." Susanne Pari, Author, "The Fortune Catcher" For a free download of Ian's theme song, "Beautiful Colors," written and performed by Matt and Jack Bowen, go to www.dreamweaverphilosophy.com. For more philosophy resources, visit us at www.ablongman.com/philosophycafe. Synopsis:This fictional approach to introduction to philosophy covers the major topics in philosophy (e.g. identity, knowledge, God, free will, etc.) through the strange experiences of a 14-year-old protagonist, Ian, and his mentor, the Old Man. About the AuthorJack graduated with Honors from Stanford University in Human Biology and earned a Masters Degree in Philosophy from CSU Long Beach, Summa Cum Laude. Currently, he teaches philosophy at De Anza College. Jack has been invited to speak at philosophy conferences throughout the world and has also published in numerous philosophy journals. Table of ContentsForeword Preface Note to Reader Chronological List of Philosophers Encountered by Ian This is the Title of the Prologue. A Note from the Old Man.
1. Knowledge.
2. Self, Mind, Soul.
3. Science.
4. Liar.
5. God.
6. Evil.
7. Going East.
8. Faith and Reason.
9. Free Will.
10. Selfishness (and Science revisited).
11. Heaps and Eggs.
12. Society, Politics and Money.
13. Ethics and Morality.
14. The Final Excursion.
15. The Words After All Previous Words.
Reading Group Discussion Questions.
Lyrics to "Beautiful Colors"
An Interview With the Author
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