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Why Philosophy for Children?

Why Second Graders?

-Children are natural-born philosophers- at this age they not yet accepting of the societal norms adult are

Philosophy for Children

-In Massachusetts standardized testing (MCAS) starts in the third grade, because philosophy has been proven to be a predictor of academic success-it is vital at this stage of development!

-It is important to start process of learning to critically think recognize, construct, and evaluate arguments as soon as possible

Sparking a Love of Learning

What is Philosophy?

What we do

Philosophy is the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, esp. when considered as an academic discipline.

-We read children age-appropriate picture books

-We lead discussions about philosophical ideas based on the books read (belief, morals, values)

-Teach them how to value others' position

-We give them a safe space to agree or disagree with one another

Why Philosophy for Children?

encourages children to think logically

creates a space for children that is safe to explore ideas

children are natural philosophers

What Does Philosophy do in the Long-run?

explores subjects like values, meaning and worth

it helps with behavioral skills

(discuss without fighting)

-Helps generate and critique arguments that are crucial elements in the decision-making process (Byrnes, 1998; Klaczynski, 2004; Halpern 1998)

We create a deeper understanding of ourselves and our community

-Learning to thoughtfully argue may promote the long-term understanding and retention of course material in the future (Adriessen, 2006; Nussbaum, 2008a)

-Conversational arguments require an appeal to beliefs and values to make crucial decisions, what Aristotle referred to as endoxa (Walton, Reed, & Macagno, 2008)

-Helps children to be more self-directed, self-monitoring, and having more self-corrective thinking

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