Question Should philosophy and epistemological precepts be taught to grade school children?

Accepted:
February 12, 2008

Comments

There are indeed philosophers making strong arguments in favor of introducing philosophy to young children. See Michael Pritchard's article in the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy for some examples. Gareth Matthews has been working for a long time in an area he calls "the philosophy of childhood." As a philosopher and mother of nine, I can think of many, many instances in which a philosophical precept has helped my children understand a difficult idea or make a tough decision. (Of course, I can think of many more in which their eyes glazed over as they mumbled some remark about their friends' "normal" moms...)

Question Should philosophy and epistemological precepts be taught to grade school children? Accepted:February 12, 2008

Question Should philosophy and epistemological precepts be taught to grade school children?

Accepted:
February 12, 2008