Philosophy 280f - Philosophy for Children

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Mount Holyoke College

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(Community-Based Learning course; speaking- intensive course)When you act bravely, can you be scared How do you know that you are not dreaming now If everyone kept telling you that you weren't a person, would you believe them These are examples of questions raised by children's books, such as Frog and Toad Together andThe Bear?at Wasn't. This seminar will discuss whether young children can be taught to philosophize and what the importance of doing so would be. Participants will be required to take part in a community-based learning project of teaching philosophy to elementary school children. Meets Humanities I-B requirement T.Wartenberg Prereq. 4 credits in department or Education 215 or permission of instructor; 4 credits

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mtholyoke.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 538-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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