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Philosophy, the « love of wisdom, » begins with wonder about the world. It is one of the oldest academic disciplines, but traditionally it has not been considered a subject for children. Yet, in many ways, young people are natural philosophers. They as philosophical questions and are curious about philosophical issues: how do we know things?, what is beauty?, how are the mind and body connected? Young people do not need to learn philosophy, it is something they do … (about 1/2).

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Address: Northwest Center for Philosophy for Children, Box 353350, Department of Philosophy, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195-3350, USA;
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About 2/2: … Philosophical inquiry helps students to develop strong critical and creative thinking skills. Continuer la lecture de « Northwest Center for Philosophy for Children »

philosophical questions from children’s stories – Linked on our blogs with PHILO – ACTION, POUR PENSER ET CHANGER L’ECOLE, with The Philosophy of Childhood, with Teacher Education Philosophies; and with Philosophy and children.

Have you ever thought of using children’s literature to teach philosophy to elementary school children? It may surprise you to know that children’s books often raise deep philosophical issues and that children love to think about them. This website contains all the materials that you need to lead philosophy discussions with your students … (Educator’s Page 1/2).

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Kid’s Page; Parent’s Page; Resources; Stories; Videos;
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Educator’s Page 2/2: … We’ve chosen a set of books that we think are remarkable for their philosophical content, and we have assembled questions to use to initiate a philosophical discussion. Continuer la lecture de « Philosophy for Children – USA »

Philosophy Department of the University of Auckland – Linked on our blogs with PHILO – ACTION, POUR PENSER ET CHANGER L’ECOLE et avec Penser l’école à l’ère du numérique.

Until recently philosophy for children in New Zealand was isolated to a few scattered schools around the country. Now the Philosophy for Children Association of New Zealand (P4CNZ) has been formed and the number of schools involved with philosophy for children is expanding … (Join us 1/2).

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Lesson Plans; Training & Events; Resources; Newsletter;
Address: P4CNZ, c/o Vanya Kovach, Philosophy Department, University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland, New Zealand;
Membership Form online; Contact.

Join us 2/2: … It is now possible for schools and teachers to get training in philosophy for children teaching in New Zealand. Continuer la lecture de « Philosophy for Children New Zealand P4CNZ »

University of Delaware, Newark, DE

• The American Philosophical Association was founded in 1900 to promote the exchange of ideas among philosophers, to encourage creative and scholarly activity in philosophy, to facilitate the professional work and teaching of philosophers, and to represent philosophy as a discipline … (APA’s History 1/2).
• … is the main professional organization for philosophers in the United States. Founded in 1900, its mission is to promote the exchange of ideas among philosophers, to encourage creative and scholarly activity in philosophy, to facilitate the professional work and teaching of philosophers, and to represent philosophy as a discipline … (full long text on wikipedia).

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APA Committees;  Ad Hoc Committee’s report;  Membership; Member Services; Guide;
Meetings /Divisions: Eastern Div./Index; Central Div./Index; Pacific Div./Index,
Address: National Office Information, The American Philosophical Association APA, University of Delaware, 31 Amstel Avenue, Newark, DE  19716-4797, USA;
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APA’s History 2/2: … Having grown from a few hundred members to over 10,000, the American Philosophical Association is one of the largest philosophical societies in the world and the only American philosophical society not devoted to a particular school or philosophical approach. Continuer la lecture de « American Philosophical Association APA »

Women’s Human Rights Resources Programme WHRR of the Bora Laskin Law Library, U of T Faculty of Law, Toronto

The Women’s Human Rights Resources Programme (WHRR) collects, organizes and disseminates information on women’s human rights law to facilitate research, teaching and cooperation. The information introduces women’s human rights law in general, emphasizes selected international and Canadian topics, and explores the interconnections between domestic and international human rights law.

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• RESEARCH: Women’s Human Rights Resources Database, Research Guides and Bibliographies, Student Symposium on Women’s Rights Law: papers presented … , John and Mary Yaremko Forum … ;
• TEACHING: Course Description, Women, HIV/AIDS and Human Rights: Skills Building Workshop, Case Study: Treatment Action Campaign v. The Minister of Health;
• COOPERATION /Workshop Series: U of T Feminism … , List of Women’s Rights Organizations;

History and Background; Contribute; Contribute to WHRR;
Feedback Form (contact).

Credits and History /Credits: The Women’s Human Rights Resources Programme of the Bora Laskin Law Library is coordinated by:  Continuer la lecture de « Global Reproductive Health Forum »