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gib wrote:Has anyone here tried doing philosophy with children.
Pandora wrote:I wouldn't force philosophy on kids. You might give them the impression that you are smart and know all the answers already. We already force all kind of ideologies, trainings and rules on our kids. And kids are very impressionable and are psychologically vulnerable. So, garbage in-garbage out, and you may build a whole garbage foundation that they will struggle to shake off later on in their life.
Just be honest with them.
Ultimate Philosophy 1001 wrote:Exposing a kid to violence is the best way to get a kid into philosophy. Start him with the violent videogames, then the violent movies. Oppression will trigger the nobility reflex and he will start asking questions like "Why, why am I here, why do humans think the way they do," etc.
Pandora wrote:I wouldn't force philosophy on kids. You might give them the impression that you are smart and know all the answers already. We already force all kind of ideologies, trainings and rules on our kids. And kids are very impressionable and are psychologically vulnerable. So, garbage in-garbage out, and you may build a whole garbage foundation that they will struggle to shake off later on in their life.
Just be honest with them.
Mr Reasonable wrote:Pandora wrote:I wouldn't force philosophy on kids. You might give them the impression that you are smart and know all the answers already. We already force all kind of ideologies, trainings and rules on our kids. And kids are very impressionable and are psychologically vulnerable. So, garbage in-garbage out, and you may build a whole garbage foundation that they will struggle to shake off later on in their life.
Just be honest with them.
He's talking about philosophy not politics.
Mr Reasonable wrote:Most people think, "philosophy" is whatever set of reasoning goes along with their own world view. They honest to god can't get outside their own religious or political perspective. It's really hard.
Arcturus Descending wrote:Don't forget to tell them how important it is to hug a tree.
Ultimate Philosophy 1001 wrote:Exposing a kid to violence is the best way to get a kid into philosophy. Start him with the violent videogames, then the violent movies. Oppression will trigger the nobility reflex and he will start asking questions like "Why, why am I here, why do humans think the way they do," etc.
If it wasn't for yang energy we would still be shitting in the dirt in Africa.
Faust wrote:Your kids are very bright. Children are naturally better at philosophy than most adults. Often, they are better at drawing, composing simple songs and telling certain kinds of stories. It's mysterious but obvious. Philosophy is an art.
matty wrote:http://www.thephilosophyman.com/
Mr Reasonable wrote:Are they American?
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