Does 'Philosophy for Children' Equal 'Philosophy in the Classroom'?

Abstract

Introduction:  I would like to start with a clarification of the title.  The phrase "Philosophy for Children" is used here in the same meaning it has within the I.A.P.C. terminology; i.e. the name of the program prepared by the I.A.P.C.  The phrase "Philosophy in the Classroom" is used here in the same meaning it has in the title of the book by this name written by Prof. Lipman and Dr. Sharp, i.e. as indicating the I.A.P.C. program as taught in the existing system of compulsory education (c.e.).  There is no real difference in the meaning of these two phrases as used now by the I.A.P.C. people.  By asking the question about their relationship I want to raise the possibility that the identification of these two phrases is not a necessary one; furthermore, that it is a mistaken identification.