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Mentioned in 4 episodes

Nasty, Brutish and Short

Book • 2022
In *Nasty, Brutish, and Short*, Scott Hershovitz uses his children's curiosity to delve into profound philosophical topics such as morality, identity, and the nature of truth.

The book challenges readers to engage in critical thinking and encourages them to see the world through the lens of children's natural philosophical inquiries.

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Mentioned in 4 episodes

Mentioned by Stephen J. Dubner as the author's first book, discussing philosophy with his kids.
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512. Does Philosophy Still Matter?
Mentioned as the author of the book discussed in the Freakonomics Radio Book Club segment.
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511. Why Did You Marry That Person?
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as an amazing new book that follows philosophical conversations with his two sons.
Scott Hershovitz on Making Philosophy Practical | Assume Everyone Is Lying
Mentioned by Eric Zimmer as the subject of the podcast episode.
What We Can Learn By Thinking Like a Kid with Scott Hershovitz
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as a delightful parenting and philosophy book.
They Need This, Whether They Know It Or Not
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as a delightful parenting and philosophy book.
You Need This And They Need This

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