The Philosophical Child

What does it mean to be good? Why do people die? What is friendship? Children enter the world full of questions and wrestle with deep, thoughtful issues, even if they do not always wonder them aloud. Many parents have the desire to discuss philosophical ideas with their children, but are unsure how to do so. The Philosophical Child offers parents guidance on how to gently approach philosophical questions with children of all ages. Jana Mohr Lone argues that for children to mature emotionally, they must develop their desire and ability to think abstractly about themselves and their experiences. This book suggests easy ways that parents can engage with their children's philosophical questions and help them develop their "philosophical selves."

Author: Jana Mohr Lone
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Published: 01/21/2015
Pages: 160
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 9.00h x 0.50w x 9.00d
ISBN13: 9781442217331
ISBN10: 1442217332
BISAC Categories:
- Philosophy | History & Surveys | General
- Education | Home Schooling
- Education | Philosophy, Theory & Social Aspects

About the Author
Jana Mohr Lone is the director of the University of Washington Center for Philosophy for Children.