Philosophy for Children in Latin America: A Democratization Initiative

Abstract

Introduction:  I am now sitting in La Antigua, Guatemala.  It's 6:00 a.m.  Ancient church bells compete with their clanging.  Some with a clear ringing, others of dead metal.  For centuries this tiny town of some 20 square blocks was the very center of Christianity in the "new" world.  Its philosophy was brought to this place, lock, stock, and barrel.  And, from here it was funneled south to Peru and north to Mexico.  Not a philosophy of "liberation."  Just ask the Maya who remain.