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Books

Why We Are in Need of Tails by Maria daVenza Tillmanns

Philosophy is child’s play this issue, as Sergey Borisov explores the existential need for commitment using tails.

Before me lies a wonderful book with the mysterious title Why We Are in Need of Tails. The book is a short story for all ages by the philosopher Maria daVenza Tillmanns, accompanied by illustrations by the artist Blair Thornley.

Tillmanns teaches philosophy with children in a program developed in collaboration with the University of California at San Diego. She’s a professional philosopher with her own unique style for whom philosophy is an artform, and says she likes to ‘paint with ideas’ (p.35).

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