THE WORLD OF SOPHIE philosophical novel by JOSTEIN GAARDER

THE WORLD OF SOPHIE philosophical novel by JOSTEIN GAARDER ÉDITIONS DU SEUIL March 1995 The book is in good condition The heroine of this novel is a young girl, "nearly exemplary," aged 14, who begins her journey into the world of philosophy. Accompanying her, readers are introduced through the medium of fiction to major moments in western thought: Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, Spinoza, Hegel, Marx, Freud, postmodernism... This coming-of-age novel has captivated millions of readers worldwide. Perhaps because The World of Sophie does not offer prefabricated answers, but instead asks questions—genuine questions. "What is most important in life? All people obviously need food. And also love and affection. But there is something else we all need: it is to know who we are and why we live." If you have any questions or are interested, please feel free to call me at 450 350 1706.