The ability to persuade is central to effective citizenship. If we want to raise active citizens rather than passive consumers, the study of rhetoric is vital.
This is under development. The gist of the program is to do for Rhetoric what Philosophy for Children can do for Philosophy.
Two new additions to our Board of Directors!
... Read More!We are headed to the Engaging Philosophy Conference at Mt. Holyoke College.
... Read More!We will be at the March Education Leadership Conference hosted by Yale University.
... Read More!More organizations are working towards spreading Philosophy for Children as the advantages become clearer. The Philosophy Shop is one such organization, and they look quite promising.
... Read More!Suppose there was a thing we couldn't in any way gain a mental hold on. Could we be said to be thinking about it? In the act of thinking about it, do we in some sense imagine it, even if only in a representational way?
... Read More!Day two of the Philosophical Horizons conference on Philosophy for Children (Keeping the Child in Mind) was every bit as wondrous as the first.
... Read More!
All Rights Reserved
© Copyright 2009-2010 - Education to Empower
