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Dr. Seuss and Philosophy: Oh, the Thinks You Can Think! by Jacob M. Held

alirowan's review

5.0

This book wasn't quite what I was expecting, but I think I enjoyed it even more for that. Instead of analyzing the works of Dr. Seuss from a philosophical perspective, the authors of the various essays in the book use Dr. Seuss's works as examples and illustrations in order to introduce the reader to various philosophies (Kant, Nietzsche, Plato, etc.) —the subject areas range from aesthetics to ethics to business. It's essentially Philosophy 101 via Dr. Seuss, and I found it an effective (and entertaining!) introduction to the subject.