30 Second Books? Good for Kids?

[Kirk Freeman]

Today I was at the bookstore getting reading material for my flight to Arizona (went with Jared Diamond's new one, The World Until Yesterday) and I saw a series of books in brown covers entitled "30 Second Philosophies". There were other books on math, economics, mythologies, politics, etc.

I thought this might be good for the boys. Anyone bought anything from this series for early teens and/or pre-teens?

30-Second Philosophies: The 50 Most Thought-provoking Philosophies, Each Explained in Half a Minute: Stephen Law, Julian Baggini, Barry Loewer: 9781848311626: Amazon.com: Books

 

[Mr Evilwrench]

Never heard of such, but I'm interested to find out; have an 11 y/o and even an 18 y/o that may well benefit.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

went with Jared Diamond's new one, The World Until Yesterday)

That's a good one. You may want to pay attention to how religion is defined and how it differs from patriotism, superstition, philosophies, and other non-religion belief systems.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

You bought your kids the 30 second on religion? Did they get anything out of it?

I'd like to get the set if you think they are worthwhile. Sort of a general survey and then work in.

Right now they are all reading sci-fi and wookie books. I want to broaden their scope.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

You bought your kids the 30 second on religion? Did they get anything out of it?

No, I was talking about Jared Diamond's The World Until Yesterday.