Philosophy for the Young

Catalog description

This Academically Based Community Service course brings philosophy to Philadelphia area schools (K-12). Anyone who has pondered questions about goodness, value, personal identity, justice, how to live well, or how to do the right thing, has thought philosophically. These issues are important not just to adults, but to children and teenagers. Introducing younger students to philosophical thought involves showing them the ways in which they are already thinking philosophically. In this course, Penn students will study selected topics in philosophy with the aim of developing curricula and lesson plans for delivery students in local Philadelphia schools. Part of the course will be held on the Penn campus and part will be held on site in our partner schools. Registration is by permit only, after an interview with the instructor.