"
Inspire animated discussions of questions that concern kids—and all of us—with these innovative, interactive books. Open your students' minds to the wonders of philosophy. The best-selling Philosophy for Kids series offers young people the opportunity to become acquainted with the wonders of philosophy. Packed with exciting activities arranged around the topics of values, knowledge, reality, critical thinking, and more, these books can be used individually or by the whole class. Each activity allows students to increase their understanding of philosophical concepts and issues and enjoy themselves at the same time.
In addition to learning about a challenging subject, students philosophizing in a classroom setting will sharpen their ability to think critically about philosophical questions. Experiencing the enjoyment of philosophical thought enhances a young person's appreciation for the importance of reasoning throughout the traditional curriculum of subjects. Each book includes activities, teaching tips, a glossary of terms, and suggestions for further reading.
Philosophy for Kids allows students to grapple with the questions philosophers have discussed since the ancient Greeks. Questions include: ""Who are your friends?,"" ""Can computers think?,"" ""Can something logical not make sense?,"" and ""Can you think about nothing?"" Young minds will find these questions to be both entertaining and informative.
The Examined Life delves deeper into the philosophical questions kids (and adults) care about deeply. Through vibrant discussions and debate, the book offers ways teachers can help students grapple with age-old questions about the nature of friendship (Aristotle), time (Augustine), knowledge (Plato), existence of God (Aquinas), perception (Berkeley), freedom and society (Rousseau), and many more.
"Biography
David A. White has a doctorate in philosophy from the University of Toronto and has taught philosophy in colleges and universities since 1967. He has written nine books and over 50 articles in philosophy, literary criticism and educational theory. In 1985, he received a Fellowship from the American Council of Learned Societies to study the function of myth in Platoís philosophy. Since 1993, he has taught programs in philosophy for the gifted centers and various magnet schools of the Chicago Public School system, the International Baccalaureate program at Lincoln Park High School in Chicago and Northwestern Universityís Center for Talent Development, grades 4-9. David is married to a philosopher, Mary Jeanne Larrabee, and has two sons, Daniel and Colin, both of whom, as demonstrated by their advanced knowledge of mathematics and the principles of computer science, are much smarter than he is.
