Northwest Center for Philosophy for Children

is a non-profit organization affiliated with the University of Washington Department of Philosophy. The Center has been introducing philosophy into the lives of young people since 1996 through our “Philosophers in the Schools” program and workshops, given by educators trained in philosophy, about ways to facilitate philosophical dialogues with young people.

 


On Our Site

Lesson Plans for using children's literature to introduce philosophy

Activities for engaging children in philosophy

Tips for successful pre-college philosophy sessions

Philosophy for Children Blog



What's New?

Talk on Raising a Philosophical Child given by Jana Mohr Lone at Town Hall Seattle

TEDx talk on philosophy for children given by Program Director Sara Goering

Television piece about UW's program featuring fourth grade students at John Muir Elementary School in Seattle.

Podcast on Teaching Philosophy to Kids

New Books By Center Staff

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