The Philosophies of Men, Mingled with Humor
J.R. Becker on the Annabelle and Aiden Book Series and Teaching Children Critical Thinking
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Author J.R. Becker joins Leighann Lord in this episode of Point of Inquiry to speak about his book series, Annabelle & Aiden. The series is a pro-science children's book series that explores science, philosophy, and critical thinking. Their conversation dives into:
- What inspired Becker to write the series
- How the books teach critical thinking and a skeptical outlook to children and why that's important
- The push back the series has had from various religious groups
- How adults can enjoy and learn from these books as well
- What's in store in Annabelle & Aiden's future
You can learn more about the Annabelle & Aiden series on annabelleandaiden.com
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