P4C AssociationsWhat is Philosophy for
Children (P4C)? There are countless places around the
world where children and adults engage in philosophical inquiry together—a
practice at least as old as Socrates. Since 1974 the IAPC at Montclair State
University and its Affiliate Centers have been largely responsible for the
proliferation of Philosophy for Children programs in schools and other settings
around the world. However, today there are numerous approaches to this work,
many of which are not derived from the work of the IAPC. The IAPC welcomes this
diversity and encourages cooperation among colleagues practicing different
approaches, though the IAPC occasionally finds reason to critique particular
curricula and pedagogies. The IAPC is a proud member of The International
Council of Philosophical Inquiry with Children (ICPIC), a network of
philosophers, teachers and institutions interested in engaging children in
philosophical inquiry. Federation of Australasian Philosophy in Schools Associations (FAPSA) Website: www.fapsa.org.au |