Philosophy 280 - Philosophy for Children

Fall
2015
01
4.00
Thomas Wartenberg
TH 01:15PM-04:05PM;T 04:30PM-05:20PM
Mount Holyoke College
93383
Skinner Hall 210;Skinner Hall 210
twartenb@mtholyoke.edu
When you act bravely, can you be scared? How do you know that you are not dreaming now? If everyone told you you weren't a person, would you believe them? These questions are raised by children's books, such as Frog and Toad Together and The Bear That Wasn't. In this course, you will learn how to conduct discussions of philosophical questions like these among elementary school children using picture books. The first half of the course will concentrate on developing the necessary skills; the second on teaching philosophy to the children. Along the way, we'll delve into a range of philosophical issues, as we prepare to teach an introductory philosophy course for second graders.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.