Fully updated with new developments in the theory and practice of teaching philosophy, this new edition of the bestselling book, The If Machine,presents 25 clear, ready-to-use plans to teach philosophy in the classroom with children aged five to 13. Each tried-and-tested session offers an imaginary situation, followed by a series of questions to encourage children to challenge key philosophical ideas such as values and ethics, gender and identity, and existence and beauty. With a star system indicating the level of difficulty, this practical book by Peter Worley, founder of The Philosophy Foundation, outlines Peter's philosophical enquiry method, which he has developed over 20 years of teaching. This fantastic resourcealso includes a section with brand new hints and tips, as well as a troubleshooting table with guidance and links to further resources about how to deal with common problems such as unanimity. Accompanied by a companion website featuring a comprehensive explanation of key terms, a guideline list of criteria for the development of philosophical aptitude and an introduction to the philosophy that inspired the ideas, The If Machine is a must-have resource for all classrooms.

The If Machine, 2nd edition

Politics & Social Sciences

Peter Worley

Philosophy

Bloomsbury Education

The Philosophy Shop: Ideas, Activities and Questions to Get People, Young and Old, Thinking Philosophically (Philosophy Foundation)

The Philosophy Shop is a veritable emporium of philosophical puzzles and challenges to develop thinking in and out of the classroom. Imagine a one-stop shop stacked to the rafters with everything you could ever want, to enable you to tap into young people's natural curiosity and get them thinking deeply. Well, this is it! Edited by philosophy in schools expert, Peter Worley and with contributions from philosophers from around the world, The Philosophy Shop is jam-packed with ideas to get anyone thinking philosophically from children and young people to adults. For use in the classroom, at after school clubs, in philosophy departments and philosophy groups or even for the lone reader, this book will appeal to anyone who likes to think. Take it on journeys and dip in; use it as a classroom starter activity, or for a full philosophical enquiry - it could even be used to steer pub, dinner party or family discussions away from the same old topics. Suitable for adults and children. The Philosophy Shop won the Education Resources Award for Best Educational Book in 2012. Won the New England Book Festival 2012 Winner for Compilations/Anthologies category. Finalist for ForeWord Review Book of the Year 2012 Awards.

Independent Thinking Press

The If Machine: Philosophical Enquiry in the Classroom (Chinese Edition)

Children's Books

Renmin University of China Press

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