Some Facts Influencing the Success of Philosophical Discussions in the Classroom

Abstract

Introduction:  The following notes are partly speculative and partly based on about eighteen months experience of giving modeling sessions in the programs of the Institute for the Advancement of Philosophy for Children (IAPC).  These took place in many different schools, in connection with training workshops given by the Institute.  (The sometimes strong opinions expressed are not necessarily shared by other members of the IAPC).