Growing Up With Philosophy Camp How Learning to Think Develops Friendship, Community, a Sense of

Growing Up With Philosophy Camp brings together essays by the directors of philosophy summer camps, perhaps the newest venture for teaching philosophy to pre-college students.

About the author

Claire Elise Katz is associate dean of faculties, the Murray and Celeste chair in distinguished teaching in the liberal arts, and professor of philosophy at Texas A&M University. The author of three monographs and numerous articles, she is the recipient of the Association of Former Students University Level Distinguished Achievement Award for Teaching and the American Philosophical Association Prize for Teaching Excellence.

Summary

Growing Up With Philosophy Camp brings together essays by the directors of philosophy summer camps, perhaps the newest venture for teaching philosophy to pre-college students.

Additional text

A thoughtful and interesting portrayal of what is distinctive and special about philosophy camps, this book shows how they engage with young people in more profound and creative ways than most schools are able to do. The authors’ experiences and reflections shed a warm and refreshing light on our understanding of philosophy that emphasizes the value of community and friendship. Many examples from campers, facilitators and parents are moving in revealing the positive impact that philosophy camps have had on the whole family and relationships at home.

Product details

• Assisted by: Claire Elise Katz (Editor), Katz Claire Elise (Editor), Claire Katz (Editor), Thomas Wartenberg (Editor of the series)
• Authors: Claire Elise Katz
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Content: Book
• Product form: Hardback
• Publication date: 31.08.2020
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Education > General, dictionaries
• EAN: 9781475847215
• ISBN: 978-1-4758-4721-5
• Pages: 174
• Series: Big Ideas for Young Thinkers
• Subjects: EDUCATION / Philosophy, Theory & Social Aspects, EDUCATION / Organizations & Institutions, Organization & management of education, Educational administration and organization, Teaching skills and techniques, Philosophy & theory of education, Teaching skills & techniques, Educational administration & organization, EDUCATION / Teaching / General