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Why Schools Should Teach Philosophy, Even to Little Kids (Encore Episode)

Nov 21, 2023
A philosophy professor discusses the importance of teaching philosophy to children and nurturing their natural curiosity. They explore the decline of philosophical thinking as children grow older and the significance of studying humanities. The value of teaching philosophy to children and recapturing wonder is emphasized, along with strategies for teaching philosophy to older children.
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  • Nurturing children's natural philosophical instincts from a young age is crucial for their personal growth and development of critical thinking skills.
  • Engaging children in philosophical conversations helps them develop critical thinking skills, explore concepts, and understand different perspectives.

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Kids have a natural inclination towards philosophical thinking

Children, unlike most adults, possess a natural curiosity about the world and are constantly puzzled by it. They ask deep, philosophical questions and approach them with a sense of playfulness and fearlessness. This allows them to offer fresh and creative perspectives that are often hard for adults to recapture. Unfortunately, these natural philosophical instincts are often overlooked or brushed off by teachers and adults. However, philosophy professor Scott Hirschberger argues that nurturing these instincts from a young age is crucial.

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