Background and history of the community of philosophical enquiry -- Identity development in adolescence : parenting styles and the community of philosophical enquiry -- Education and young people in the light of the impact of globalization -- Building on hope, reforming the curriculum -- Education for a global imagination -- Theory into classroom practice -- Applying philosophical enquiry to specific subjects -- Applying philosophical enquiry in cross-curricular projects and themes -- The philosophy club -- Opportunities for developing the community of philosophical enquiry in international education projects -- Implications for training facilitators? -- Student voices : three case studies
Summary
Philosophy with Teenagers offers a clear introduction to the theory and practice of the Community of Philosophical Enquiry (P4C). This book explains how P4C can facilitate young people's exploration of key ethical concerns of our time, such as sustainability, justice, and intercultural and interfaith understanding . It considers why exploring such issues philosophically with their peers, can help young people with the process of growing up into confident individuals and responsible citizens. Further the book discusses the significance of philosophical enquiry to the educational needs of the 21
