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Informationen zum Autor Thomas E. Wartenberg is professor of philosophy at Mount Holyoke College and has been working with teachers on teaching philosophy for children for over a decade. He is a member of the American Philosophical Association Committee on Precollege Instruction in Philosophy. Among his other books are Existentialism and Thinking on Screen. Klappentext Written in a clear and accessible style! this book explains why it is important to allow young children access to philosophy during primary-school education. For more information! visit www.teachingchildrenphilosophy.org. Zusammenfassung Written in a clear and accessible style! this book explains why it is important to allow young children access to philosophy during primary-school education. For more information! visit www.teachingchildrenphilosophy.org. Inhaltsverzeichnis Chapter 1 Preface Part 2 Teaching Philosophy in Elementary Schools Chapter 3 Natural-Born Philosophers Chapter 4 How I Became a Children's Philosophy Teacher Chapter 5 Learner-Centered Teaching Chapter 6 The "Game" of Philosophy Part 7 Preparing to Teach Chapter 8 The Elementary-School Introduction to Philosophy Course Chapter 9 Preparing a Lesson Plan Chapter 10 Leading a Philosophy Discussion Part 11 The Stories Chapter 12 "Dragons and Giants": Teaching Ethics Chapter 13 Frederick: Teaching Social and Political Philosophy Chapter 14 The Important Book: Teaching Metaphysics Chapter 15 The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: Teaching the Philosophy of Mind Chapter 16 The Giving Tree: Teaching Environmental Philosophy Chapter 17 Morris the Moose: Teaching Epistemology Chapter 18 Knuffle Bunny: Teaching the Philosophy of Language Chapter 19 Emily's Art: Teaching Aesthetics Part 20 Implications Chapter 21 Suggested Follow-Up Activities after Philosophy Discussions Chapter 22 Conclusion
