Summary & Analysis - Sophie's World: Based On The Book By Jostein Gaarder

SUMMARY & ANALYSIS

SOPHIE'S WORLD

BASED ON THE BOOK BY JOSTEIN GAARDER

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CONTENT

The Mysterious Letters Begin

An Introduction to Philosophy and the Pre-Socratics

The Golden Age of Athens: Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle

Hellenism and the Mystery Deepens

The Emergence of Alberto Knox and the Cabin in the Woods

Modern Philosophy: From Descartes to Kant

Romanticism and the 19th Century

The Garden Party and the Unveiling of the Meta-Narrative

Escape and the World Beyond the Book

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

Sophie's World by Jostein Gaarder introduces us to Sophie Amundsen, a young girl whose ordinary life takes an extraordinary turn when she begins receiving anonymous letters posing fundamental philosophical questions. This correspondence evolves into a comprehensive and engaging journey through the history of Western philosophy, from the ancient Greeks to modern thinkers. As Sophie delves deeper into concepts like the nature of reality and existence, she also uncovers a perplexing mystery involving another girl named Hilde and peculiar occurrences that blur the lines between fiction and reality. The narrative cleverly weaves together philosophical inquiry with an unfolding enigma, prompting readers to ponder their own place in the world.

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Release date

Audiobook: April 1, 2025