The If Machine by Peter Worley

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Can computers think? What makes something human? How big is infinity? From Sartre to Searle, this practical book offers an imaginary situation, followed by a series of questions to encourage children to question key philosophical ideas such as values and ethics, gender and identity, existence and beauty.

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The If Machine by Peter Worley

Can computers think? What makes something human? How big is infinity? From Sartre to Searle, this practical book offers an imaginary situation, followed by a series of questions to encourage children to question key philosophical ideas such as values and ethics, gender and identity, existence and beauty.
Peter Worley has been teaching Philosophy in primary schools since 2002, and currently works peripetetically in 13 schools. Peter is Founder of The Philosophy Shop, a company supporting and promoting the teaching of philosophy in primary schools. He also has a regular column in Teach Primary magazine, and is often invited to speak at conferences about philosophy in schools.
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ISBN 13 9781441155832
ISBN 10 144115583X
Title The If Machine
Author Peter Worley
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Continuum Publishing Corporation
Year published 2011-02-22
Number of pages 144
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.