Philosophy for Kids by David White
Open your students' minds to the wonders of philosophy with these exciting activities that can be used individually or by the whole class. Each activity appears in the discussion of a question40 questions in allthat will captivate the interests of young students. Grades 4-12"Start honing critical thinking skills early with a philosophy curriculum designed for elementary-aged kidsThink you have to wait until high school to dig into Socrates and Sartre? Think again!… Taking subject matter that many might initially find intimidating, White presents philosophy as highly relevant, playful, challenging, and fun. Philosophy for Kids is a thought-provoking resource that will appeal to curious learners who enjoy puzzling over life's mysteries. As a parent, you are likely to gain new insight into the wonderful ways that your child views the world as you delve into fascinating new subject matter together." – Rebecca Pickens, home/school/life magazine, 3/10/16
David A. White has a doctorate in philosophy from the University of Toronto and has taught philosophy in colleges and universities since 1967. He has written nine books and over 50 articles in philosophy, literary criticism and educational theory. In 1985, he received a Fellowship from the American Council of Learned Societies to study the function of myth in Platoís philosophy. Since 1993, he has taught programs in philosophy for the gifted centers and various magnet schools of the Chicago Public School system, the International Baccalaureate program at Lincoln Park High School in Chicago and Northwestern Universityís Center for Talent Development, grades 4-9. David is married to a philosopher, Mary Jeanne Larrabee, and has two sons, Daniel and Colin, both of whom, as demonstrated by their advanced knowledge of mathematics and the principles of computer science, are much smarter than he is.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781882664702 |
| ISBN 10 | 1882664701 |
| Title | Philosophy for Kids |
| Author | David A White |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Inc |
| Year published | 2001-02-01 |
| Number of pages | 214 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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