Philosophy and Children is a multidisciplinary virtual conference, for the general public, introducing a variety of approaches to teach children about philosophy and classics. An opportunity for practitioners to share perspectives, and for parents and educators to learn more. Anyone can attend. Everyone welcome.

Program

• "Socrates for Six Year Olds", Dr. Catherine McCall, author of Transforming Thinking: Philosophical Inquiry in the Primary and Secondary Classroom
• "Pedagogic Play: Ancient Greek Philosophy for Children", Prof. Angie Hobbs, University of Sheffield; author of Plato's Republic: A Ladybird Expert Book
• "Plato the Gamer", Prof. M.D. Usher, University of Vermont, author of Wise Guy: The Life and Philosophy of Socrates and Plato's Pigs and Other Ruminations: Ancient Guides to Living with Nature
• "The Marcus Aurelius Fan Club: Stoicism and Play", Elizabeth Smith M Ed., US Navy’s Child and Youth Program (CYP)
• "I Don't Know: Laying the Foundations for Learning", Anya Leonard, founder of Classical Wisdom Kids, author of Sappho: The Lost Poetess
• "Revolutionizing Student Dialogue: Five Revelations for Engaging Young Minds", Anthony Magnabosco, Executive Director of Street Epistemology International
• "Parrhesia: Becoming Part of the Circle or How not to Facilitate", Dr. Stelios Gadris, University of Crete
• "Just Asking Questions: Philosophy for Children, not Sophistry for Children", Dr. Maria Kasmirli, postdoctoral researcher, University of Crete; honorary research fellow, University of Sheffield, Life Worth Living fellow, Yale University; teacher, School of European Education Heraklion.
• "Stoicism in University Students – Experiences from Aurelius Foundation Societies", Dhruv Makwana, The Aurelius Foundation
• "Social Engagement, Art, and Philosophizing with Children", Dr. Arthur Wolf, Education Director of The Thinking Playground and Associate Director of the Vancouver Institute of Philosophy for Children
• "Young Plato in a Belfast School", interview with Kevin McArevey, Principal of Holy Cross Boys' Primary School, featured in the documentary Young Plato
• "The Talk Triangle: Questioning Without Questions", Peter Worley, co-founder and CEO of The Philosophy Foundation, author of The If Machine: Philosophical Enquiry in the Classroom
• And more speakers still to be confirmed.

NB: The final program may be subject to change without prior notification.

How to Register

Register now completely free of charge, using the promo code NODONATION. If you are able, we welcome even small donations. We can't continue our work without you. Your donation helps us to help others learn about philosophy. We recommend a donation of 30 euros or above. Please donate whatever you believe the opportunity to hear these experts is worth. Your support not only enables us to keep hosting these events, but helps us work toward our long-term goal of creating an international conference facility near the original Plato’s Academy in Athens. Thanks for your generosity!