Nothing in the universe is more mysterious than the inner workings of the human mind.
- Do other people have a mind like yours and, if so, how do you know? - Is your mind something distinct from your body, or do ordinary physiological processes produce minds? - Can a machine have a mind? - What is consciousness? - Do you have free will? - Is everything you are now experiencing actually happening, or is that an elaborate illusion created by the mind? The mind reels at such questions! But philosophy provides powerful tools for investigating the mysteries of thinking, feeling, and perceiving.
All our lives, we've been taught the importance of the ancient Greeks to so much of the world that came after them, and particularly to our own way of living in and seeing that world. Mention politics, philosophy, law, medicine, history, even the visual arts, and we barely scratch the surface of what we owe this extraordinary culture. How can we best learn about these people who have given us so much; who have deepened and enriched our understanding of ourselves?
Classic Tale: Level 3: Goldilocks and the Three Bears (Book+Activity book+CD-ROM+MP3)
This richly illustrated series of retold fairy tales for children aged 5-12 years old will bring an extra dimension to your English teaching. With listening, speaking, reading, writing, and drama activities, Classic Tales graded readers make it easy for you to create complete language lessons around a popular and engaging traditional tale.
Nothing in the universe is more mysterious than the inner workings of the human mind.
