Philosophy for Children: Metaphilosophy

Metaphilosophy is the philosophical study of philosophy itself. In the case of Philosophy for Children, it is the reflection on the philosophical dimension of the proposal of introducing philosophical inquiry in grades K-8 . For centuries, the Western philosophical tradition has largely rejected the possibility of philosophical reflection in pre-youth times. Those who argue the possibility of true philosophical inquiry with 4 to 5 years old children, need to prove that the dialogues in the classroom were philosophical in both content (children could talk about classical philosophical topics, like truth, beauty or goodness) and procedure (they can offer sound reasoning in their dialogues). The fundamental question are: can children do philosophy? Are dialogues with children in educational settings really philosophical? What concept of philosophy do we use when we talk about philosophy for children? Do teachers who facilitate or lead a philosophical discussion need a sound philosophical background?

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