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Train Kids To Consider Different Approaches to Economic Justice

November 28, 2018 - By Matt

In another article about the Ethics of the Trolley I wrote about how I told 4 kids that I had only 3 candy bars to hand out. I presented the candy bar dilemma to them as an ethical question but below the surface of this jerky thing to tell kids is an economic question. How do you … [Read more...] about Train Kids To Consider Different Approaches to Economic Justice

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How Would Your Kids Handle the Ethics of The Trolley?

November 21, 2018 - By Matt

If the occasion ever arises where I can give my kids an ethical dilemma to solve, I like to do it. It's especially fun if I can wind them up with some light hearted torment. This is an example of the type of scenario I'm talking about: Me: [With 4 kids in front of me] Hey, … [Read more...] about How Would Your Kids Handle the Ethics of The Trolley?

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What Can Mary Poppins Teach Kids About Leadership?

November 12, 2018 - By Matt

Reading classic philosophical works with kids can be really rewarding. My favorite to read with my kids has been Plato's Allegory of the Cave because it's a short dialog but is jam-packed with interesting things to discuss. However, teaching kids philosophy can be more than … [Read more...] about What Can Mary Poppins Teach Kids About Leadership?

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Help Kids Be More Descriptive. 4 Practice Activities.

October 28, 2018 - By Matt

A big benefit that comes from children learning philosophy is that they learn how to express an opinion and provide reasons to support it. But even before they can do that, kids need to learn how to describe what they experience. Being descriptive will help kids better express … [Read more...] about Help Kids Be More Descriptive. 4 Practice Activities.

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3 Things Your Kids Need to Know About Tribalism

October 25, 2018 - By Matt

When I was about 9, the kids on our street had this intense rivalry with kids a few streets away. In the beginning I wasn't sure how it started but knew it was definitely fueled by our perceived differences. They wore Raiders gear and we wore 49ers. We rode skateboards and they … [Read more...] about 3 Things Your Kids Need to Know About Tribalism

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Hi, I'm Matt. I tried a crazy experiment with my 8 & 9 year old kids and read Plato with them. Yeah, that ancient greek guy. They were engaged and asked great questions which made me realize how well philosophy can encourage their critical thinking. It sparked a project to create study guides for us to explore other philosophical works. [More]

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