Facilitating Philosophy for Children Through Script Reading Based on Children's Fiction

Mohamad Reza Vaez Shahrestani (Universität Bonn, The Iranian Center for The Advancement of Philosophy for Children and Youth (ICAPCY))

Recognizing that the highly-polarized nature of contemporary society has left many educators reluctant to discuss important but potentially controversial topics in classrooms and other communities, PLATO is excited to focus our upcoming conference on Philosophy and Civic Engagement. This theme reflects PLATO’s commitment to addressing the pressing challenges of our time by equipping educators with the tools they need to facilitate open, respectful, and productive dialogues about what are often contentious issues. Educators, students, and other scholars and community leaders will come together to share innovative ideas, best practices, and research findings that advance our understanding of the vital connection between philosophy and civic engagement.