International Conference 2004
"Encouraging Philosophical Thinking"
from March 25 - 29, 2004, in Graz/Austria
This congress will present the main focus of the research work of scholars who are primarily concerned with the relationship between thinking, learning and philosophy. The research approach of children's philosophy is located at the interface between philosophy, psychology and pedagogy. Children's philosophy expands the content and methodological approach to the study of thinking and personality development. Philosophizing as an elementary cultural technique offers the opportunity to build and cultivate basic cognitive, social and creative skills. The topics of the congress include: the role of philosophizing, critical, networked thinking, and relevance to current -- especially ethical -- problems of our time. These problems involve issues in the areas of new media and cyberspace
- thinking and education
- environment and ecology
- citizenship and democracy
- intercultural communication and global thinking
Recent research results from different countries will also be presented. In addition to the presentations, workshops will be offered and working groups on specific topics will be formed.
The congress will provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of children's philosophy. The speakers are among the leading international experts in this field.
