Promotion of Mental and Personal Development

From primary and secondary school pupils through philosophy lessons (Philosophy for children) (1984 - 1987)

A total of three secondary school classes and two primary school classes were involved in this research project. The scientific monitoring took place on two levels: A thinking level (logical and creative thinking) and a personality level consisting of philosophical reflection and concrete action. Study or video recordings also provided the basis and corrective for analysing the pupils' activities.

It should be emphasised that this was the first research project in the field of philosophizing with children and young people in Europe. The first school experiments in this field in Europe were also carried out within this framework.

FWF Fund for the Promotion of Scientific Research:
Univ. Doz. Dr Gunter Iberer and Deputy Assoc. Dr Daniela G. Camhy, Institute for Educational Sciences at the University of Graz