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A Case Study
Submitted to Mr. John Jose T. Torres
Social Science and Philosophy Subject
BS PSYCHOLOGY 2
January 2024
promoted philosophical thought in schools and allowed for critical evaluation. The study
explores the liberating possibilities of philosophical discussion with children using the
1970s Philosophy for Children (P4C) method. The authors argue against adultist
study the child-adult hierarchy. The Philosophy for/with Children movement's future
inequities are discussed. The articles in this file examine adult-child connections,
philosophy facilitators, and philosophical listening and attention. The authors use
psychological case studies to show how philosophical dialogue can transform children's
independence and address societal issues, advocating for a new school framework that
our predictions for philosophy with children, striking a balance between structured
Findings
The writers explored the adult-child interaction and stressed the need for
and future issues. Beyond philosophical ideas, this thorough research examined
2. Adult-Centrism and Childism The meeting showed that adultism and childism are
allowing for true intergenerational interaction in the "here and now." These
efforts provide venues where adults and children collaborate to imagine and
questioning previous beliefs. The research stressed the need of linking active
for/with Children programs benefit from this change in viewpoint, which promotes
education concept.
Discussion on The Present and the Future of Doing Philosophy with Children
psychological issues than common educational schemes. The Philosophy with Children
(PwC) method focuses on the liberating potential of philosophical engagement. The use
of this technique allows children to be empowered and think critically, shifting the power
imbalance between adults and children. PwC supports children in becoming active
conversation, putting adults’ ideas about the suitability of childhood into question.
adults views of children. Psychologically, dealing with these prejudices makes children
future-focused schooling, creating opportunities for honest interaction in the “here and
now” which promotes compassionate approaches to child rearing alive a new sensibility
from childhood. Active listening and attention become key psychological tools in
philosophical research. Besides from usual listening, the research offered a more
attentive idea of listening. As stated by Gadamer, Weil and Murdoch, this approach
open-mindedness and respect of difference, thus developing thinking skills owing to the
psychological change.
The new school paradigm also pays much attention to psychology in education. It
interferes with established systems that may mute the child’s native ability for a new sort
us, other approaches from a networked perspective with the help of collaboration and
their future. The teaching of philosophy to children causes psychological impacts that
are beyond education. The debates of the current and future on this technique stress its
Conclusions
especially through work on Philosophy with Children (PwC), reveals its potential
to change agency among young people. PwC inspires children to challenge and
critical thinking.
beliefs and childsm that need to be criticized as biases defining the way adults
questioned in order to create an atmosphere of value and well growth among the
children.
oriented nature of education, creating real discussion. This gives a fresh insight
programs, enhancing them to be more open and aware of how thinking abilities
change.
Recommendations
processes.
barriers. This integration helps deepen critical thinking and makes philosophical
development.
Plan the production of materials for educators, parents and policymakers in order
to support Philosophy for Children initiatives and find new ways of implementing
them.
4. Develop online platforms or networks where teachers and philosophers can work
This campaign appeals for support from parents, teachers and politicians so that
References:
View of the present and the future of doing philosophy with children. (n.d.).
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