The Practice of Philosophy with Children

Oscar Brenifier

296 pages
1.7 MB
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A hands-on guide to running philosophy workshops with children aged 3 to 11. Oscar Brenifier shows teachers how to ask the right questions, handle answers and help kids argue, define and think for themselves.

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