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Sophie's world : a novel about the history of philosophy / Jostein Gaarder ; translated by Paulette Møller.

by Gaarder, Jostein, 1952-

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Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2007, c1994.

Philosophy -- Fiction.

Philosophy -- History -- Fiction.

9780374530716 (trade pbk.)

9780425152256 (1996 Berkley trade pbk.)

Sofies verden. English

Alternate title:

Original Norwegian title: Sofies verden.

xi, 518 p. ; 21 cm.

Includes reading group guide.

Includes index.

Original Norwegian title: Sofies verden.

Sophie finds two questions in her mailbox: "Who are you?" and "Where does the world come from?" This is the start of her journey through the history of philosophy, guided by a mysterious mentor. To find the truth, we must understand the questions, but the truth is stranger than Sophie can imagine.

Norwegian fiction -- Translations into English.

Didactic fiction.

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