Sophie's World presents the history of philosophy in the form of a novel. A young girl learns about life and philosophy. ... Soon Sophie finds herself taking a complete course in philosophy from an anonymous philosopher. ... Sophie learns about medieval philosophy while being lectured by a monk in an ancient church, and she learns about Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir in a French cafe. ... Sophie's World teaches philosophy and it explains basic philosophical ideas better than any other reading book or textbook that I have ever read. ...

• Word Count: 872
• Approx Pages: 3

The main books in the library included books by Aristotle, father of philosophy, and church didn't like Aristotle's ideas and writings. People lived a simple life in medieval age. ... The architecture in medieval times was of Romanesque style. ...

• Word Count: 760
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School