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The Philosophy for Children Program, created in 1969 by Matthew Lipman, is widely recognized worldwide for its significant impact on the academic excellence of children and adolescents, as it fosters critical and creative thinking through the development of reading comprehension, logical and mathema...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | Spanish |
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Santiago, Chile :
Ediciones Universidad Católica de Chile,
2017.
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| Summary: | The Philosophy for Children Program, created in 1969 by Matthew Lipman, is widely recognized worldwide for its significant impact on the academic excellence of children and adolescents, as it fosters critical and creative thinking through the development of reading comprehension, logical and mathematical reasoning, dedication to work, and a motivation to learn. It has a notable effect on the development of self-esteem and promotes respect and tolerance. The narratives presented in this series touch upon timeless philosophical themes, stimulating questions and reflection among young readers; in doing so, they invite them into a philosophical dialogue. Furthermore—guided actively by a teacher—these stories become an engaging and extraordinarily effective tool for leading students toward an ever-deepening understanding of themselves, their peers, society, and the world around them. Due to a momentary distraction in class, Ari makes a mistake; upon reflecting on it, he discovers a rule of Aristotelian logic. Fascinated by his discovery, he manages to enlist his friends and classmates in a quest to uncover more such rules and explore their application to everyday situations. In their discussions, they touch upon topics as varied as art, culture, the purpose of education, religious tolerance, logical fallacies, and the sense of belonging to a community. |
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| Physical Description: | 144 pages ; 23 cm |
| ISBN: | 9561421372 9789561421370 |