Sophie's Matrix, essay on Jostein Gaardner's Sophie's World <Tab/>Jostein Gaarder created a relatively concise history of philosophy in his book Sophie's World in which he masterfully weaved through important philosophical questions regarding human life as a part of our world and the entire universe. The unique ending of the novel promulgates the idea that our knowledge of the world is extremely limited and going beyond our limitations is essential; however …showed first 75 words of 1152 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1152 total…used to the limited knowledge we have previously acquired. At the same time the end of the novel leaves us wondering if maybe Cypher from the Matrix was right when he said, "You know, I know this stake doesn't exist. I know that when I put it in my mouth, the Matrix is telling my brain that it is juicy and delicious. After nine years, you know what I realize? Ignorance is bliss." (The Matrix)