Product Review -- Philosphy for Kids

Philosophy for Kids is one of my favorites. I was looking to begin philosophical studies with the kids. The goal was to do it in a fun enjoyable way that didn't seem like yet another school subject. Philosophy for Kids fit the bill. This product has been a great way to introduce the great thinkers of our time. This book also includes modern day philosophers that no other book I looked at included. The questioning technique used fosters a childs sense of wonder and views them as 'natural philosophers'. It is divided into four parts (Values, Knowledge, Reality, Critical Thinking), with a number of questions in each category to explore. Perfect to use as a supplement, the introduction to the book tells you how to use the book in this manner. For fear that I can't do this product justice, I have attached the publisher's description of this book.

Product Description
Inspire animated discussions of questions that concern kids - and all of us - with this innovative, interactive book. Open your students' minds to the wonders of philosophy. Allow them to grapple with the questions philosophers have discussed since the ancient Greeks. Questions include: "Who are your friends?" "Can computers think?" "Can something logical not make sense?" "Can you think about nothing?" Young minds will find the range of 40 questions to be both entertaining and informative. If you have ever wondered about questions like these, you are well on the way to becoming a philosopher!

Philosophy for Kids offers young people (ages 10 and up) the opportunity to become acquainted with the wonders of philosophy. Packed with exciting activities arranged around the topics of Values, Knowledge, Reality, and Critical Thinking, this book can be used individually or by the whole class. Each activity allows kids to increase their understanding of philosophical concepts and issues and enjoy themselves at the same time.

In addition to learning about a challenging subject, students philosophizing in a classroom setting as well as the casual reader of Philosophy for Kids will sharpen the ability to think critically about these and similar questions. Experiencing the enjoyment of philosophical thought enhances a young person’s appreciation for the importance of reasoning throughout the traditional curriculum of subjects.

The book includes activities, teaching tips, a glossary of terms, and suggestions for further reading.

Grades 4-12

About the Author
David A. White has a doctorate in philosophy from the University of Toronto and has taught philosophy in colleges and universities since 1967. He has written eight books and more than 50 articles in philosophy, literary criticism and educational theory. In 1985, he received a fellowship from the American Council of Learned Societies to study the function of myth in Plato’s philosophy. Since 1993, he has taught programs in philosophy for the gifted centers and various magnet schools of the Chicago Public School system, the International Baccalaureate program at Lincoln Park High School in Chicago and Northwestern University’s Center for Talent Development, grades 4–9. Dr. White is an adjunct associate professor in the philosophy department of DePaul University and also teaches for DePaul’s American Studies program. Dr. White is married to a philosopher, Mary Jeanne Larrabee, and has two sons, Daniel and Colin, both of whom, as demonstrated by their advanced knowledge of mathematics and the principles of computer science, are much smarter than he is.
from Amazon.com