Sofi Ka Sansar (Paperback, Hindi, Sofi ka sansar)

“सोफी का संसार” (Sophie’s World) is a philosophical novel by Norwegian author Jostein Gaarder. The story follows 14-year-old Sophie, who begins receiving mysterious questions such as “Who are you?” and “Where does the world come from?” These questions lead her into an intriguing journey through the history of Western philosophy.

Through Sophie’s experiences, the book introduces readers to major philosophical ideas and thinkers, from Socrates, Plato and Aristotle to Descartes, Kant, Hegel, Marx, Darwin and Freud. It combines a mysterious storyline with accessible discussions about existence, identity, knowledge, reality, free will and the meaning of life.

The book is therefore both a story and an introduction to philosophy, encouraging readers to question ordinary assumptions and think more deeply about themselves and the world around them. The Rajkamal edition similarly describes it as an engaging novel combined with an exploration of the history and fundamental problems of Western philosophy.