International Congress for Children's Philosophy 2014

from 16 - 19 October 2014 in Graz/AustriaOur society is undergoing fundamental change due to increasing globalisation, scientific and technological progress and digital information transfer. What is changing is not only the knowledge about the foundations of our social, media, cultural and economic coexistence, but also the access to and handling of this knowledge. Consequently, a profound structural change is emerging that raises urgent socio-political and educational policy questions, particularly with regard to the development of young people. What influence do these changes have on the development of thinking and personality as well as on the fundamental ability of children and young people to perceive and resolve conflicts? Obviously, it cannot be assumed that these changes will go hand in hand with participation and equal opportunities for all young people in the population.